Last year's maiden Las Vegas Grand Prix had everything you would have expected. Glitz, glamour, drama, and, of course, a star-studded - and at times awkward - Martin Brundle grid walk. Lupita Nyong'o, Rob McElhenney , Anderson Paak, and Kylie Minogue were among the celebrities checking out the cars before the race.
But it was former LA Galaxy star Zlatan Ibrahimovic who stole the show in typically cheeky fashion. Spending most of his career in Italy, the retired striker was a guest of his beloved Ferrari . Former F1 driver Brundle had his sights on him during his world famous grid walk - and not many can escape.
Asked about the Las Vegas Grand Prix, he said: "It looks good. It's exciting and I'm looking forward to the race. Ferrari is my team.
" Brundle then inquired if he did indeed drive one, he countered with a huge grin: "A couple of them, yeah." Shaquille O'Neal seemed less happy to have a microphone thrust in his face. The towering NBA icon was easy to spot on the grid, but getting his thoughts proved tougher.
Brundle found him with Red Bull, but his initial inquiry for an inquisition went down like a lead balloon as O'Neal turned away. The former basketball star then grabbed a picture with Christian Horner , forced to stand on tip-toes. Brundle swooped again, but before he got a word out, Shaq had his say.
" Lewis Hamilton , Baby," he said before striding away for the brief interview. It remains to be seen who will pop up in Sin City this weekend. But in next year's rac.
