I Attended My First F1 Grand Prix & I'm A Race Girlie Now

Alyssa Lapid; Elite Daily

When it comes to sports, my philosophy is entirely Rory Gilmore-coded: I enjoy various aspects of certain athletic endeavors — namely the vibes, the snacks, and the men. So when Ford invited me to attend the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix earlier this season, I didn't even have to think about it. Absolutely, yes.

As someone whose sole knowledge of the racing world was previously limited to keeping up with Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton’s relationship and obsessing over Alexandra Leclerc’s Instagram outfits, I never expected to leave as an F1 convert. And yet, after spending four whirlwind days trackside, here we are.

Turns out, watching fast cars zoom past each other — with drivers in cute little ‘fits, no less — is incredibly thrilling. If you ever need a secondhand adrenaline rush while chilling with a glass of champagne in han...