TOM Brady has opened the door to getting involved in F1 – but there is a more pressing sporting event on his mind this weekend.
The NFL legend and Miami resident happily strolled through the luxurious Hard Rock Stadium paddock on Friday, chatting with Mercedes officials and some of his rivals.
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The US Sun saw him in deep discussion at an Aston Martin tent.
And once it was over, the seven-time Super Bowl-winning legend admitted he would love to be involved in the sport in the future.
Brady has already invested in the Hertz Team Jota team that races in the iconic Le Mans 24-hour event and says “he has a lot of friends” involved in F1 who could open the door to some involvement.
But with English football team Birmingham City, which boasts the NFL GOAT as part of its ownership, embroiled in a monumental relegation decision on Saturday, the 46-year-old’s sporting attention will be lost.
“This is a big event. It’s not strange to be back in football stadiums – I grew up in those places – but this is a big event and it’s great for Miami,” he told The US Sun.
“I have a lot of friends in F1 and I wish them all the best of luck this weekend.”
When asked if he plans to invest part of his fortune in a team, he said: “We’ll see how things go.”
Brady, however, admitted he won’t be taking part in the high-octane action on Sunday, with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce set to top the VIP list.
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But he will be glued to the television on Saturday morning to watch Birmingham try to stay in the Championship, one tier below the Premier League, when they play their final game of the season at home to Norwich City.
If Birmingham are relegated, Brady’s minority stake in the famous football club will suffer a severe financial blow.
“It’s an absolutely huge game. Will I be watching? Absolutely”, confirmed the former quarterback when asked by The US Sun about his plans for the weekend.
Brady was seen in deep discussion with Amazon owner and fellow Magic City resident Jeff Bezos on Thursday night at an F1 party in the city.
Bezos and billionaire Elon Musk, as reported by The US Sun at last year’s Miami Grand Prix, are interested in investing in the sport.
Both were seen speaking to team bosses and drivers 12 months ago.
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Williams team principal James Vowles said the glitz and glamor of the South Florida event, now in its third year, could help attract superstars like Brady to the sport.
“This was a car park that was converted into a world-class race track,” said the Englishman.
“The fan base also fully supports the event, which was not the case three years ago.
“Miami is for partners, events and also for bringing top-notch people to the sport.”
“F1 owners are doing an incredible job in Miami,” added McClaren boss Zak Brown.
This is a big event. It’s not strange to be back in football stadiums – I grew up in those places – but this is a big event and it’s great for Miami.
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“With the Netflix series and Brad Pitt movie coming out soon and going global, all of these elements are helping to build the sport in North America.
“Miami is an incredible market where people love to travel.
“All of these events have their own personalities and will only grow more and more.”
The Sprint Race will begin on Saturday at 1pm ET, followed by qualifying for the main race at 5pm.
The race will start at 5pm on Sunday.
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