World Cup’s ‘sexiest fan’ captures attention of Formula 1 cameraman
Ivana Knoll, known as the World Cup's 'sexiest fan,' was seen at the Miami Grand Prix paddock ahead of the Formula 1 race, drawing attention from a Sky Sports cameraman who briefly focused on her during a live broadcast. The Croatian fan, who gained fame during the 2018 World Cup, also reportedly stunned a pit staffer as she walked by in a revealing outfit. Knoll, a model and musician with 2.8 million Instagram followers, has supported Croatia in multiple World Cups and may attend the upcoming tournament in the United States.
- ▪Ivana Knoll was spotted at the Miami Grand Prix paddock ahead of the Formula 1 race.
- ▪A Sky Sports cameraman briefly diverted focus to Knoll during a live broadcast, capturing several seconds of footage.
- ▪Knoll, who models under the name Knolldoll, has 2.8 million Instagram followers and supported Croatia in the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
- ▪She criticized the organization of the Qatar World Cup, calling it a 'disaster' on social media.
- ▪Croatia has qualified for its fourth consecutive World Cup, increasing the likelihood of Knoll attending the tournament in the United States.
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Sports Entertainment World Cup’s ‘sexiest fan’ captures attention of Formula 1 cameraman By Jake Nisse Published May 3, 2026, 11:34 a.m. ET The World Cup’s “sexiest fan” is still turning heads. Ivana Knoll, a Croatia fan who first earned the title at the 2018 tournament, was spotted walking the paddock ahead of the Miami Grand Prix this weekend. And one cameraman seemingly got a bit distracted. As seen in a clip of a Sky Sports broadcast, Knoll walked past several of the network’s pundits during a live shot in a rather revealing outfit.
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