The roar of engines and cheers of the crowd at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix found a sophisticated echo at Carbone Beach, where high-octane glamour met haute cuisine along the illustrious South Beach sands. As the race weekend's swanky side attraction, the event, orchestrated by celebrated chef Mario Carbone, brought together a constellation of celebrities and socialites along with an exclusive menu worth racing for.

From grid to grill, Carbone Beach played host to a list of VIPs, including NFL star Travis Kelce and former NFL player Victor Cruz. Adding a dash of pop culture to the mix, guests such as Ivanka Trump and a slew of Formula 1 aficionados mingled amidst the backdrop of Carbone's culinary creations. Notably, Kelce was spotted without his pop star girlfriend, Taylor Swift, as reported by Local 10.

Entertainment was by no means on the back burner, with unanticipated performances that included the Chainsmokers, dialing up the atmosphere. Carbone Beach also drew in music fans with the presence of Zayn Malik, a founding member of One Direction, letting fans indulge in more than just taste sensations. "Everyone enjoyed the vibe and Carbone-esque food," noted Local 10.

The pop-up venue, part of the broader #MiamiRaceWeek festivities, was not short on showmanship, pairing its signature dishes with a sense of theater that only Miami Beach can offer. "A dinner show like no other," is how Deco Drive's Louis Martinez described the Carbone Beach experience in a post on X. A sentiment no doubt echoed by the patrons who flooded the chic shores for a taste of high life and the lure of celebrity sighting, as reported by WSVN.

As Formula 1 cars cooled off and the sun dipped below the horizon, Carbone Beach wrapped up another successful soiree. With its blend of top-tier entertainment and fine dining, Carbone's oceanside escapade was a gleaming jewel in the crown of Miami's Grand Prix weekend – a testament to the city's ability to turbocharge the opulent and the exhilarating into one memorable affair.