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How Kim Kardashian’s Formula 1 Debut Could Hide a Bigger Business Collaboration

June 14, 2026 No Comments
Kim Kardashian in racing suit standing beside a Ferrari Formula 1 car with her name and logos

The Monaco paddock has seen royalty, oligarchs, and every flavor of celebrity money since the race was first run in 1929. But when Kim Kardashian walked through the gates at Circuit de Monaco last weekend, it wasn’t just another famous face in the principality. It was a business signal — and Formula 1, Kimi Antonelli, […]

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Business, Formula One

Formula 1 Brand Power: How LVMH and Richard Mille Use their Monaco GP Presence as Governance

June 6, 2026 No Comments
Monaco GP

There is a version of sports sponsorship you recognize immediately: logo placement. It is transactional, legible, and measurable. Then there’s what happens at the Monaco GP. Start with what you don’t see. In the week surrounding the Monaco GP, the Hôtel de Paris empties its bar for a private dinner that no press release will […]

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Formula One 2024: A Beginners Guide to F1

February 22, 2023 No Comments

Formula One has taken the world by storm as the fastest growing sport in both popularity and on social media. With that said, curiosity is at an all-time high and it’s the responsibility of the stewards and content creators to not gatekeep and make sure new fans understand what’s going on in the most time-efficient […]

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Andretti-Cadillac: Why F1 Teams are Averse to Expansion

January 22, 2023 No Comments
Andretti-Cadillac

In May 2022, the president of Liberty Media, Greg Maffei said “There’s a potential we may increase the teams over time,” so the Andretti-Cadillac joint venture to join Formula One shouldn’t come as a surprise. Unfortunately, most of the teams on the grid aren’t too keen on expanding anytime soon, and for a number of […]

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For Staff Health and Safety, Formula One Schedule Isn’t Sustainable

January 6, 2023 No Comments

Formula One has been lauded for its initiatives to be net zero carbon by 2030. And while addressing the effects of climate change is necessary, it’s time for F1 to address how its grueling schedule is affecting its staff. In a September article by F1 Correspondent and Presenter, Lawrence Baretto, he noted how the environmental […]

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ABOUT VF

VF Castro is the Chief Communications Officer for Circuit EV Solutions, where she leads strategy, media, investor relations, and storytelling. Before joining Circuit, VF was a veteran sports journalist covering Texas Tech, the Big 12, and major sporting events for a variety of outlets.

A proud graduate of Harvard University Extension School, cum laude, VF concentrated in Government, laying the foundation for her early career in politics. She served as policy director and strategist on a congressional campaign, an experience that shaped her unique perspective on the intersection of politics, business, and sports.

This intersection inspired The Avant Ivy, VF’s personal platform for writing, analysis, and thought leadership. It primarily serves as a portfolio of her work across journalism, politics, and Formula One commentary.

VF was the co-host of The VF1 Show alongside Vincenzo Landino, where they broke down the business, politics, and strategy behind Formula One. Click the widget to hear archived episodes.

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