Marty & McGee.
In L.A.
Driving an Aston Martin Vantage around Hollywood.
Yes, we believe they have insurance. And no, we couldn’t think of a better way to kick off the 2021 Formula One season with racing gurus Marty Smith and Ryan McGee helping host the #F1DriveInLA with a few close friends and a lot of tricked-out cars … some without windshields.
Here is a recap of the boys’ West Coast weekend, leading up to Lewis Hamilton’s season-opening victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix, his 96th win of his career.
Saturday: Didn’t we rent a Malibu?
Marty & McGee pick up their new wheels and hit all of Los Angeles’ hot spots. Because … California is the place you ought to be.
#MartyandMcGee getting prepped for the #F1 season opener and #F1DriveInLA. @MartySmithESPN @ESPNF1 @F1 @AstonMartinF1 @DriveCoffee pic.twitter.com/DU9oNDLd35
— Ryan McGee (@ESPNMcGee) March 28, 2021
Our speed racers take to the streets of L.A., which means the Walk of Fame and burgers can’t be too far behind.
New school/old school. @MartySmithESPN@ESPNF1 @F1 @AstonMartinF1 @DriveCoffee @ESPNMcGee #F1DriveInLA pic.twitter.com/tndViRDXbK
— Ryan McGee (@ESPNMcGee) March 27, 2021
Country come to town. @MartySmithESPN@ESPNF1 @F1 @AstonMartinF1 @DriveCoffee @ESPNMcGee #F1DriveInLA pic.twitter.com/e1TCzfNeip
— Ryan McGee (@ESPNMcGee) March 27, 2021
So, they loaded up the Aston Martin and they drove to Beverly … Hills, that is. Swimmin’ pools, movie stars.
These fellas came for the Aston Martin, but really wanted @danorlovsky7, @minakimes & @mspears96 thoughts on @49ers draft strategy ??? pic.twitter.com/3dtHfq1RNe
— Marty Smith (@MartySmithESPN) March 27, 2021
Maybe the nicest car I’ve ever seen.@Ferrari @ESPNF1 @F1 @Pirelli @DriveCoffee #F1DriveInLA pic.twitter.com/lvDft8xsSt
— Marty Smith (@MartySmithESPN) March 27, 2021
Meanwhile, someone who knows a little something about driving cars couldn’t help but weigh in:
I wish I could hear you pronounce Rodeo Drive right now.
— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) March 28, 2021
Sunday: Stranded at the drive-in
Before the sun rose over the Hollywood hills, Marty & McGee were in the FRONT ROW!
Good morning, LA. #F1DriveInLA @f1 / @espn / @pirelli / @drivecoffee /@AstonMartinF1 pic.twitter.com/zAb9dheBkg
— Ryan McGee (@ESPNMcGee) March 28, 2021
Must be on the front row! #F1DriveInLA @f1 / @espn / @pirelli / @drivecoffee pic.twitter.com/5EdGHbErno pic.twitter.com/BGS0lMIk4L
— Ryan McGee (@ESPNMcGee) March 28, 2021
A good racer always thanks his sponsors. #F1DriveInLA @f1 / @espn / @pirelli / @drivecoffee /@AstonMartinF1 pic.twitter.com/E8scJspFhE
— Ryan McGee (@ESPNMcGee) March 28, 2021
We’re packing in the super cars. #nosuddenmovememts#F1DriveInLA @f1 / @espn / @pirelli / @drivecoffee /@AstonMartinF1 pic.twitter.com/FeMTrpvvwu
— Ryan McGee (@ESPNMcGee) March 28, 2021
Cars. #F1DriveInLA @f1 / @espn / @pirelli / @drivecoffee /@AstonMartinF1 / @MartySmithESPN pic.twitter.com/LwSPPfH7vY
— Ryan McGee (@ESPNMcGee) March 28, 2021
Ready for the start of the #BahrainGp! #F1DriveInLA @f1 / @ESPNF1 / @pirelli / @drivecoffee /@AstonMartinF1 @MartySmithESPN @ktla pic.twitter.com/4aLj33NqX8
— Ryan McGee (@ESPNMcGee) March 28, 2021
5 to go! #F1DriveInLA @f1 / @ESPNF1 / @pirelli / @drivecoffee /@AstonMartinF1 @MartySmithESPN pic.twitter.com/VPbCjXNDej
— Ryan McGee (@ESPNMcGee) March 28, 2021
Big finish c’mon. #F1DriveInLA @f1 / @ESPNF1 / @pirelli / @drivecoffee /@AstonMartinF1 pic.twitter.com/GNXILkACGp
— Ryan McGee (@ESPNMcGee) March 28, 2021
And the winner is …
Lewis Hamilton won the 2021 season opener, but really, didn’t we all win when we got to see Marty & McGee in L.A.?
Race is over. Fire ’em up! #SupercarSymphony #F1DriveInLA @f1 / @espnf1 / @pirelli / @drivecoffee /@AstonMartinF1 @MartySmithESPN pic.twitter.com/BSsfrzjt2I
— Ryan McGee (@ESPNMcGee) March 28, 2021
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