"The paddock has now turned into a catwalk," says Susie Wolff of the exclusive area at Formula 1 races where teams, the media and guests gather.
"That's where everyone makes their entrance, from the celebrities, the girlfriends and wives of the drivers."
She's more familiar with the world of F1 than most, as a former professional racing driver, the managing director of female racing series F1 Academy and wife of Toto Wolff, the Mercedes F1 team CEO and principal.
She feels it's "one of the few sports that's truly global and there's a glamour to it - it's part of the show and part of the appeal".
That glamour has been a staple part of F1 throughout its 76 year history, with precisely engineered cars and luxury brands converging in desirable cities across the world.







