Between all the important news you can miss a lot during a Grand Prix weekend. Don’t worry, F1 Maximum keeps you informed in the ‘Meanwhile in …’ section of the sense and nonsense from the world of Formula 1.
Experience Red Bull promo video from a driver’s perspective
Red Bull published a video on Wednesday in which you can also view the shot Red Bull promo video from the driver’s perspective!
Norris is literally right across Supercar’s guest appearance
Lando Norris is the second Formula 1 driver to make a guest appearance in the Supercars All Star series at iRacing. During the race at Spa, the Brit was driven off the track early on. In an attempt to re-enter the pit lane, the McLaren driver ended up across the track in front of the entrance. A much more modest debut than Verstappen a few weeks ago ..
Russell put to work at home
George Russell cannot count on him during the coronaviruslockdown can sit still. Earlier we saw the young Briton mowing the lawn, now it is time to light up the fireplace. You need natural wood for that.
Bottas completely ignores diet
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas is doing well in the forest: you will not get bored with the necessary sweets, especially if your candy also talks back. Marshmellows by a campfire is intense enjoyment, as long as Toto Wolff does not find out. This is of course a disaster for your six-pack. But okay, we are a little bit jealous. Go Valtteri!
Stormy career Albon under the microscope
The official Formula 1 channel provides an overview of Alexander Albon’s career so far, which was not exactly a paragon of constancy. Despite his obvious talent, the now 24-year-old Albon had to step aside several times because the money was simply gone, but in the fifteen-year career, the quality of the British-Thai driver certainly shines through. Viewing tip!
Norris is apparently 73 percent chameleon
Lando Norris has discovered an app with which you can determine your origin. The application tells you where you are using a face scan roots lie. At Norris, those roots are very special ..
Albon is virtually ravaged by Russell
Alexander Albon and George Russell know each other well from the junior classes. The two found each other again during this standstill and regularly race together. Russell hates to bother his fellow countryman, much to the frustration of the Red Bull driver.
Verstappen behind the scenes at Red Bull video
Max Verstappen appeared behind the scenes during the recording of the now famous Red Bull promo video in the Netherlands. Check here what the Dutchman had to say.
Wheelbangers Leclerc and Albon remain sporty
We can’t say it about certain IndyCar drivers, but Charles Leclerc and Alexander Albon did make it a great show in Brazil. Where Leclerc puts a wheel in Albon’s sidepod, he quickly apologizes and immediately lets the British-Thai rider pass. Good job, men!
Russell laughs at ‘divine’ compilation
Williams driver George Russell suffers from quit words. “Oh my God” is one of his personal driving favorites. On Instagram he shares a fan compilation, including counter. “My God, what a mess.” It is indeed a gang, George.
Ocon: ‘Finding that button is quite important’
With the virtual race in Brazil, the matured rally champion Petter Solberg had to work hard to get used to the F1 2019 game. The DRS system, among other things, was a difficult one to keep an eye on for 45-year-old Norwegian. Fortunately, he was taught by a broadly grinning Renault’s Esteban Ocon who was able to advise the rally monster. “Just ask Oliver where the button is. It is quite important! ” Cheeky Esteban, very cheeky.
Bottas devours roads with girlfriend
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas really doesn’t like sitting still. The Flying Finn was really a nature person, but his new girlfriend Tiffany Cromwell doesn’t make it any less. Even in quarantine time, the two devour the necessary roads on the mountain bike. It almost looks like it’s cozy.
Verstappen teases absent Norris
Lando Norris forgets to sign up for the virtual race of Brazil, but it was better for road safety! If he had succeeded, he would still have had to deal with the Max Verstappen phone call. The Dutchman decides to bully Norris for a while, but even that can’t beat the Brit’s smile on his face.
F1 sees Verstappen as one of the most influential drivers ever
Formula 1 sees Max Verstappen as one of the most influential drivers of all time. This is evident from a shortlist that the media team has put together for the election as the most influential person ever in the sport. In the tournament, a knock-out system determines who that is. The Dutchman has to compete not only against fellow drivers such as Lewis Hamilton and Jackie Stewart, but also against team bosses, innovators and “game changers”.
Vettel races on in the very first sim race
Sebastian Vettel has also started sim racing and the German does that with a lot of action on the track. His first race was on Sunday and the images soon appeared on social media.
Prince Bernhard: ‘The hard work has paid off’
Bernhard van Oranje, co-owner of Circuit Zandvoort, has via Instagram make themselves heard. ‘Today would be Super Friday of the F1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix. Unfortunately, the “Ultimate Race Festival” has been postponed. However, all the hard work paid off because the track was ready for this weekend. Circuit Zandvoort is now ready for when the time has come to start racing again. ‘
Perez thinks back to a bizarre slip
The 2019 Belgian Grand Prix appears to be fresh in the memory of Sergio Perez. The Mexican, as is often the case, was spectacular several times over the weekend. During the race he fought Alexander Albon in the grass in the last lap, and he had this ‘moment’ two days earlier. Next time maybe but not driving with slicks through a wet Raidillon …
Leclerc quarantined with girlfriend
Although Leclerc is involved in volunteering for the Red Cross during this coronavirus outbreak, he also regularly enjoys the sun. He is in quarantine with his girlfriend.
Ricciardo: ‘A top photo, until I was rammed by that bull’
Daniel Ricciardo has Scottish Highlanders walking nearby in Australia. The Renault driver took a photo and posted it on Instagram with the following anecdote: ‘A top photo, until I was rammed by that bull. I’m recovering well. “
Red Bull Racing on a road trip through the Netherlands
Although there is no Dutch Grand Prix, Red Bull Racing still takes us to the Netherlands. In two Red Bull cars, two unknown drivers were allowed to take to the streets in our little country.
Bottas flaunts masterful simrace setup
The big Formula 1 drivers apparently do not have to take care of their simulator themselves. Valtteri Bottas got a Playseat simulator from Mercedes with all the trimmings. For example, the Finn can try from his living room to improve the fastest times of Lewis Hamilton.
Verstappen together with Leclerc on the cover of the new F1 game
Codemasters have also noticed that Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc were the tastemakers in 2019. The producer of the new game F1 2020, has placed the Dutchman and the Monegask on the cover. The latest game in the series is eagerly awaited and will be available on July 10.
Jos Verstappen’s son becomes one
The most recent addition to the Verstappen family, Jason Jaxx Verstappen has become one today. The former Formula 1 driver congratulates his child on Instagram with an adorable photo.
Formula 1 drivers race on virtual lawn mowers
What do you do when the Formula 1 season is suspended? Indeed, virtual racing. And what do you do when you have raced too much virtually and are looking for another hobby? Indeed, racing on virtual lawn mowers ..
Verstappen laughs at Norris: “You know how your coupling works ?!”
During the test session of a sim race on iRacing, Max Verstappen and Lando Norris meet. At the time, the Briton is just starting a test start, only it does not go entirely smoothly … Max’s comment can be heard in the video below.
Do you want to assemble your own Red Bull car?
Do you think you have what it takes to screw your own Red Bull car together? Red Bull Racing posts on Instagram a picture of an A4 with all the Red Bull parts. This way you can build your own Red Bull car at home!
Ricciardo makes mess of language lesson: ‘Man, this is difficult’
In the context of having something better than having nothing to do, Renault is sending Daniel Ricciardo on language lessons, the most important statement this time. Australia’s infinite self-confidence is soon followed by total self-overestimation. Oops.
“Even in isolation he knows how to torture me”
Norris has to survive in his locked house, but he shouldn’t take it easy, which is very annoying for the young Brit who, of course, prefers to hang out on Twitch! Trainer Jon Malvern: “So we’re going to do three sets of these.” We also ask ourselves: why does Malvern say ‘we’?
Norris evades Rosenqvist with super reflex in IndyCar
Lando Norris was the first to cross the finish line during his guest appearance at the virtual IndyCar competition. Felix Rosenqvist was the boss for a long time, but could not keep his car on the track for the entire race. With a super reflex, the McLaren driver maneuvers his virtual car around the Swede to record the victory.
Raikkonen: ‘I usually run to the toilet then’
How do Formula 1 drivers feel just before the light turns green? The Alfa Romeo drivers try to express this sensation. At Raikkonen, however, it is more about how they get on the grid: ‘We drive the cars onto the circuit from the pit lane, usually I then run to the toilet. In addition, you actually have no time for anything, ‘concludes the Finn dryly.
Hamilton comes with an emotional message on Instagram
In times of the corona crisis, Lewis Hamilton came with an extensive message to his followers on Instagram on Monday. The Formula 1 world champion openly shares his emotions and speaks of a ‘total emptiness’. The Brit also insists on a sustainable ‘post-corona’ period.
Verstappen hopes to see birthday boy Marko soon
On his Instagram channel, Max Verstappen congratulated Dr. Helmut Marko, Red Bull Racing advisor, on his birthday. The Austrian may blow out no fewer than 77 candles today. The Dutchman hopes to meet him again on the track soon, preferably before COVID-19 is over.
‘We often argue, but not here’
Under the lights of interrogator Martin Brundle, Mercedes men Toto Wolff and Lewis Hamilton are sweating. They are tackled mercilessly by the British. “Have you ever yelled at each other?” Wolff: “So often, but not here.”
Congratulations, Torpedo
After Sunday rest, we can now also join the queue for a festive Daniil Kvyat, who has become 26 summers young on Sunday. The Russian has been participating in F1 with the Red Bull teams since 2014 and has attracted attention with his hard driving style. To many more, Torpedo!
Daughter single-handedly demolishes daddy’s online race
Normally, fathers and mothers are the evil spirits that disturb ‘us’ gamers at the most impossible times for eating or washing up. No, you cannot pause online games!
This time, however, the roles have turned when daughter sweetheart Dad (Toyota driver Denny Hamlin in NASCAR) bothers during his sim race.
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