Monaco has always been two things at once. On the circuit, it is the most treacherous, narrow, unforgiving race in Formula 1, a street course where millimetres separate glory from the barrier. Off it, it is the sport's most glamorous address: superyachts swaying in Port Hercules, champagne on terraces overlooking the harbour, and a parade of celebrity arrivals that rival any red carpet in the world.
In May 2026, as Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli claimed a commanding victory around the storied streets of Monte Carlo, extending his championship lead after a chaotic race filled with retirements and late drama, a second, entirely sartorial spectacle was unfolding beyond the pit lane. Here is how fashion stole the weekend.
A Tale of Two Sisters: Kim and Khloé Kardashian Own the Paddock
There was always going to be a Kardashian story at Monaco 2026. Kim spent much of the weekend in the paddock supporting Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton — and arrived dressed not merely as a spectator, but as a protagonist.
On race day, she chose a cream bodycon gown with an asymmetrical neckline, draped detailing, and an open back, pairing it with futuristic purple shield sunglasses and sharp black pointed pumps. The effect landed somewhere between resort glamour and motorsport spectacle, bold without being theatrical, polished without being predictable.
Earlier in the weekend, Kim switched registers entirely, appearing in faded oversized denim, a sheer lace vest, and pointed heels. In a paddock where casual luxury increasingly defines the dress code, she made denim feel entirely intentional.
Alongside her, Khloé Kardashian wore a satin midi dress with lace trim, corsetry-inspired construction, and delicate straps in a similar tonal palette. Deliberately coordinated, the sisters once again proved that in Monaco, where cameras track image as closely as lap times — cohesion is its own kind of strategy.
The Man Who Dresses Like No Other: Lewis Hamilton in Pastel and Purple
If there is one law of the Monaco paddock, it is this: watch what Lewis Hamilton wears. Formula 1’s most visible fashion ambassador arrived in one of his most discussed looks of the season — an oversized pastel pink suit layered beneath a sweeping purple overcoat worn cape-style over the shoulders.
Wide-leg trousers brought volume, layered silver jewellery added texture, and black leather boots grounded the otherwise soft palette with edge. Tinted oval sunglasses finished the look, because of course they did.
In contemporary fashion terms, it was a lesson in wearing colour without apology and proportion without confusion. The cape-worn overcoat is notoriously difficult to pull off, yet Hamilton wore it with the kind of effortless nonchalance that makes even the boldest styling feel entirely natural. In Monaco, he once again reminded everyone why every F1 fashion conversation eventually circles back to him.
Serena Williams and Effortless Summer Dressing
Serena Williams returned to the paddock for her first Miami Grand Prix in three years, arriving at the Ferrari lounge in a look that embraced understated summer luxury. A sleeveless cream vest paired with matching drawstring jeans offered a softer, more relaxed take on trackside dressing — polished without feeling overly considered.
Even her Audemars Piguet watch followed the same tonal brief, reinforcing the quiet cohesion of the look. In a paddock often drawn to statement fashion, Williams proved that sometimes the strongest style move is effortless restraint.
Alexandra Leclerc and the Quiet Elegance of Monaco Dressing
Not every memorable paddock moment required maximalism. Alexandra Leclerc, supporting hometown favourite Charles Leclerc, embraced something far more understated, and arguably more in tune with Monaco itself. Her off-the-shoulder red-and-white polka-dot dress nodded subtly to the principality’s national colours without slipping into costume territory.
Paired with a structured Roger Vivier accessory, the look felt distinctly Riviera. Meaning, it felt timeless, feminine, and resistant to trend-chasing. In a weekend crowded with spectacle, Leclerc leaned into restraint, reminding everyone that Monaco glamour has always favoured polish over performance.
Kendall Jenner and the Case for Trackside Minimalism
Kendall Jenner approached the Grand Prix wardrobe with the kind of ease that makes simplicity feel expensive. For Sprint Qualifying in Miami, she chose a checkered tan-and-brown dress featuring delicate spaghetti straps and a keyhole cut-out,a subtle nod to racing iconography without becoming overly literal. Black loafers, silver hoops, and dark sunglasses kept the mood grounded and unfussy.
Later, in a Tommy Hilfiger outfit of blue denim, a crisp white shirt, and a cinched black belt, Jenner embraced the paddock’s evolving formula: American sportswear polished just enough for the cameras.
Chris Pratt and the Rise of Quiet Motorsport Luxury
Chris Pratt’s Formula 1 appearances continue to make the case for understated menswear. His cream Harrington-style jacket at the Japanese Grand Prix was less about headline dressing and more about precision, clean tailoring, structured lines, and subtle details doing the heavy lifting.
The neutral palette and pared-back silhouette leaned firmly into quiet luxury, proving that in motorsport fashion, restraint can sometimes travel further than spectacle.
Rosé Brought Rockstar Energy to the Circuit
Rosé approached Grand Prix dressing with exactly the kind of cool one would expect. Layering an oversized moto leather jacket over a black mini dress, the singer struck the balance between track-ready practicality and off-duty rockstar polish.
Her Puma Speedcats, fittingly named for the setting, grounded the look with motorsport authenticity, while reinforcing a growing truth about Formula 1 fashion: sometimes the strongest styling move is simply understanding the assignment.
Anya Taylor-Joy and Formula 1 as Fashion Theatre
If Monaco belongs to quiet luxury, Anya Taylor-Joy arrived in Japan proving that Formula 1 can just as easily function as fashion theatre. The actor stepped into the paddock in a vintage Jean Paul Gaultier leather corset top trimmed with vivid blue, red, and yellow piping, a piece that demanded attention without feeling performative.
Styled with low-waisted leather trousers, sculptural eyewear, and flashes of red at the feet, the look balanced nostalgia with precision. Around Taylor-Joy, the paddock became less sporting venue and more front row, exactly the kind of collision between celebrity, style, and spectacle that modern Formula 1 increasingly thrives on.
Formula 1 has long been about precision, performance, and spectacle — but increasingly, fashion has become part of the race weekend narrative. From Kim and Khloé Kardashian’s coordinated glamour to Lewis Hamilton’s fearless tailoring, Serena Williams’ understated elegance, and a paddock filled with carefully considered style, Monaco 2026 proved that what happens off the circuit can be just as compelling as what happens on it.
In a sport built on visibility, the paddock has quietly evolved into fashion’s newest front row — where celebrity, luxury, and motorsport collide at full speed.
