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.
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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