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Meanwhile in F1 | Latifi hilariously takes back Albon’s brother

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Latifi hilariously takes back Albon’s brother

Nicholas Latifi became involved in a battle with the brother of Alexander Albon during a sim race at Monaco. Luca tapped the Canadian after the tunnel from the track: “Alex, give your brother a blow from me,” he said, laughing. Shortly after the start-finish line, Latifi Luca took mercilessly back.

Gasly is ready to binge watch

Pierre Gasly will pass his time in quarantine. The Frenchman has prepared a delicious meal for himself (or has it made) and is preparing for a new season of La Casa de Papel. Have you already seen the new season?

Grosjean proud of self-built simulator

Romain Grosjean has decided to try sim racing anyway. The Frenchman who was initially against virtual racing had to give in to the temptation and screwed the device together himself. He is quite proud of the result himself.

Grosjean is still building his own simulator

For a long time, Romain Grosjean was not in favor of virtual Formula 1 races and, at first, had nothing to do with sim racing. However, the coronavirus seems to work wonders. The Frenchman shares on his Instagram that he is building his own simulator …

Red Bull is making its way through the #VentilatorChallenge

Together with other teams located in the UK, such as McLaren and Mercedes, Red Bull, together with Siemens Digital Industries, is working hard to make respirators to supply healthcare materials. It is going fast: the flakes are flying around with the computer-controlled lathes, to get the revised devices in the hospital as soon as possible. But who would nominate the team for the #VentilatorChallenge?

Russell’s race from dream to nightmare: “Sorry Arthur!”

During the virtual Grand Prix of Australia, George Russell is on his way with a third qualifying position and a flying start to the race. The leaders are out of reach, but a podium place is certainly possible … Until Russell loses his concentration for half a millisecond. In one snapshot, the Williams driver’s race turns, with Arthur Leclerc as the innocent ally. Russell believes he owes at least one beer when corona is resolved!

Verstappen tells Norris: ‘You better throw that game off your PC’

In the run-up to the sim race on Sunday evening, Lando Norris was not admitted to the race with an error message in the game. This brought the Briton unemployed to his seat, condemned to a commentator’s position. Time to call Max Verstappen for some comforting words. “You weren’t admitted? That’s very nice of them! “

“And your Lando bot isn’t even driving around? I think you should just throw the game off your PC. ” At that time, Verstappen was busy grinding away some pots. After a game comparison, Verstappen Norris wishes success with a wink. “Hey, have fun watching, and … I’m never going to join this, bye!”

Jos Verstappen shares archive photo of mini-Max in the paddock

In the time of the corona crisis, many Dutch people delve into the old photo books with a surplus of time, in which memorable photos are undoubtedly found. That is also how Jos Verstappen was busy this weekend. On Instagram, Max’s father shared this adorable photo of the paddock of the 2001 Malaysian Grand Prix.

Russell cheats in Virtual Grand Prix

Williams driver George Russell makes his debut this weekend in the Virtual Grand Prix of Vietnam, which is also held at the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne. However, the 2018 Formula 2 champion does not show his most sporty side in the preparatory practice race. In the closing stages of the race, the fuel on board the virtual Williams runs out, after which Red Bull Racing driver Alexander Albon Russell passes. To save time, the youngster cuts the penultimate corner and then clears Albon off the track. The two were happy to laugh about it.

Norris almost forgets to breathe while laughing

These are currently tough times, so Lando Norris likes to look it up online. The Brit is not all day sim racing, but also likes to play other games. During a game of Rocket League, where you play football with cars, Norris burst out laughing. For a moment, the McLaren driver almost seems to forget his breath.

Ricciardo has a wonderful message for the Dutch

A wonderful and encouraging message from Daniel Ricciardo. The Australian driver has recorded a video from his home country for all Dutch Formula 1 fans and in particular for those looking forward to the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.

Norris can go straight to Netflix cracker Stranger Things

Lando Norris shaved his head earlier this week (see below). The McLaren driver with his new look can easily continue in the Netflix cracker Stranger Things!

First victory Verstappen on Sunday at Ziggo

Sunday will be the first really warm day of the year, but because of the coronavirus it is best not to go out and stay at home. That might be more fun, because Sunday at 15:30 Ziggo Sport will broadcast the 2016 Grand Prix of Spain: the historic race, in which Max Verstappen immediately won the victory in his first race for Red Bull.

Gasly congratulates beautiful girlfriend

Pierre Gasly’s girlfriend was twenty years old yesterday. He congratulated her on Instagram with a photo of the two on a boat. Good work, Pierre!

Schumacher gives driving lessons at Interlagos

Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher will have been a nightmare for many Formula 1 drivers for years. If the German drove behind you, you were almost certain that you were the hare. This on-board footage of the Formula 1 legend emphasizes that he was mercilessly good in his best time.

Ricciardo plays ‘guess the part’

Daniel Ricciardo received a part of a car from Renault. It was up to the Australian driver to see which part it is without looking. “Gangster,” he called the test afterwards.

F1 journalist makes a fuss of Norris

Formula 1 journalist Will Buxton has noticed that Lando Norris has shaved his hair. He makes a comparison with a well-known TV character from the series Stranger Things. “Looks like he can fight the demogorgon. He just has to change his race number to 11 ‘, the Brit remarks wittily.

“You are bald and you are crying”

Lando Norris shaved his hair off. The British promised to do this when he had raised 10,000 euros for the fight against the corona virus. He thinks he doesn’t look good without her: “That’s because you’re crying. You are bald and you are crying ‘, the McLaren driver does not recover.

Baldo Norris is alive

Lando Norris promised to shave his hair if he could raise more than 10,000 euros for the fight against the corona virus. This worked and he kept his promise. On Twitch, he pulled the clippers over it so that his followers could see live how Baldo Norris came to life.

Ecclestone (89) becomes a father again

Bernie Ecclestone was the most powerful man in Formula 1 for many years. In 2017, after the takeover by Liberty Media, the Briton finally retired. And now at the age of 89 he lets know from his home in Sao Paulo Blick that his wife, 45 years his junior, will give birth this summer. The billionaire is happy that he succeeded in his old age: “After my Formula 1 time, we had enough time to practice.”

Verstappen across the finish line at Interlagos

Also in the fifth round of the Real Racers Never Quitcompetition, Verstappen was allowed to write another victory. With flashing lights, the Red Bull driver was the first to cross the finish line, as he did in the RB15 in 2019.

Horner behind the drum set through the winter break

Christian Horner knows how to have fun during the winter break. The British team boss can play a nice bit of drums and decided to put on some Rolling Stones and show his skills. Not bad, Christian!

The employee of the month at Ziggo Sport

Rob Kamphues has appointed employee of the month at Ziggo Sport. In March that was undoubtedly Formula 1 commentator Rick Winkelman. ‘I don’t know why, but then I will appoint you employee of the year,’ Winkelman responded.

“I can do it like that, then I will appoint you as employee of the decade again,” remarked Kamphues in his place, also the gentlemen of Ziggo Sport have time left over during the extended winter break.

Ricciardo with the David Attenborough challenge

Daniel Ricciardo knows himself with the help of various challenges to be entertained now that the season has been postponed. The Australian once went out to do the David Attenborough challenge, in which he provides live commentary on a flock of sheep.

Doornbos would like to take over F1 by Disney

It is the 1st of April. This means that nonsense messages regularly appear in the media surrounding Formula 1. Robert Doornbos also noticed this, he picked out one of the most striking ones on his Instagram.

Brown questions Norris about McLaren history

Lando Norris had to drive a sim race in the ’98 McLaren car. Coincidentally, the season was won by the British racing stable that year. In conversation with Zak Brown, Norris is under pressure to answer two important questions that his CEO asks him. Here it gets away well!

Renault sends Ocon on language lessons

For any purebred French, the English language can cause not only confusion but also hilarity. With the extra quarantine time, Renault driver Esteban Ocon has plenty of options to expand his vocabulary and secretly work on his pronunciation!

Ricciardo is hammering through the isolation time

If you sit at home and have little to do, you will get bored. And that’s good, it gives you inspiration and creativity! Some people are going to paint, others are going to learn, and Daniel Ricciardo … well, he just continues to be Ricciardo. How many marshmellows do you think he can get away with?

Red Bull blasts into a fight against pandemic

Red Bull Racing is also taking part in the Project Pitlane Offensive launched by seven Formula 1 teams to combat the problem caused by the coronavirus. The UK government needs all the help it can get, getting the teams up to make respirators. A look behind the scenes.

Kvyat keeps the reflexes sharp

Daniil Kvyat has to do something to keep the reflexes sharp during this Formula 1-less period. He does this with the help of a ball and a string. He has to box against the ball, but turns out to have more trouble with this than you might think.

Horner: “I don’t know if this was such a good idea ..”

Christian Horner also stays at home nowadays. However, the hair must be cut during this period of quarantine. Horner leaves it to Ginger Spice, although he’s not confident in her cutting skills: “I don’t know if this was such a good idea.”

Mercedes makes the news with inventive coronavirus solution

Mercedes is developing ventilation equipment for coronavirus patients during the mandatory closure of the factory. The British racing stable has developed a unique device with which they even made the news in the United Kingdom. (Photo: Mercedes AMG F1 / Red Bull Content Pool / Getty Images)

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