F1 Social Stint | Is a singing career among Ricciardo's options?
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The Formula One season is over and that means drivers and all other staff members of the F1 teams are going on vacation. In GPblog's F1 Social Stint, you can read about what drivers and teams do during the winter break.
Is a singing career among Ricciardo's options?
Daniel Ricciardo has probably been practising for a while, but on his Instagram account the Australian posted a video in which he sings along with an American Country song. What do you think of his singing skills?
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Norris doing modelling job
It's more like a modelling job, which is nothing new for the popular Norris. In the filming for the new campaign, the 22-year-old Briton is showing all kinds of bags for a new sponsor. No doubt it won't hurt the brand.
Verstappen working hard
Earlier this week Max Verstappen was already running in Monaco to prepare for the new season, but he is certainly not leaving it at that. The Dutchman is training hard in his new video on Instagram. "Pre season work", he writes.
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Mercedes continues to post 'Hamilton content'
While it was quiet for a long time around Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes has been busy in recent weeks showing that the Brit is still part of their team. In the last few tweets, it is noticeable that the seven-time world champion is very often used for a new photo.
All fired up for another full-on week in the factory. Full steam ahead with project W13. pic.twitter.com/Ujn3sCK4Ar
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) January 17, 2022
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) January 17, 2022
Morning Team. Have an amazing day! pic.twitter.com/32PCn0RfLm
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) January 19, 2022
Albon's first day at Williams
The winter break is still in full swing, but the drivers are slowly preparing for the new season. On 19 February the test days in Barcelona start, so some drivers are slowly returning to the factory of their team. Like Alexander Albon, who has his first official day as a driver at Williams today. Albon returns to Formula 1 after a year of absence.
He's here!
— Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) January 18, 2022
Welcome to your new home, @alex_albon pic.twitter.com/QwSVija9ot
Training Verstappen
Max Verstappen is busy preparing for the new season. The Dutchman is certainly not sitting still during the winter break and is currently already training in Monaco with his physiotherapist.
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Bottas takes nude photo for Instagram
Valtteri Bottas is enjoying his holiday and his freedom. This was shown in a latest Story on his Instagram account. There, the Finnish driver was seen completely naked while doing a handstand. He hid his bottom with an emoticon of sunshine.
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Verstappen unhappy after virtual qualification
Max Verstappen is at the start of the virtual 24 hours of Le Mans, but will not start from pole position. The Dutchman was narrowly beaten in the qualifying session and was clearly not happy about it. The online race will start at 14:00 on Saturday afternoon.
On the LMP side of things, all eyes were on one specific driver...@Max33Verstappen got behind the wheel of the @TeamRedlineSim and wasn't happy about not getting pole!
— Le Mans Virtual (@LeMansVirtual) January 14, 2022
Here's some of the best moments #LeMansVirtual pic.twitter.com/KAqzZZN16x
Leclerc and Sainz busy
The winter break doesn't just mean holidays for the drivers. Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz are already busy training for the new season. So the preparations start early. Leclerc can be seen on the treadmill, while Sainz is in the pool to work on his condition.
Putting in the hard work over the winter #essereFerrari pic.twitter.com/6BCU0YliGj
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) January 14, 2022
Russell announces himself in a Mercedes video
George Russell will be Mercedes' new driver in 2022 and the media department is now putting the young Briton through his paces. On Friday, a video appeared on the German team's Twitter account in which the former Williams driver introduces himself.
Sounds good doesn't it, Team. pic.twitter.com/3DsbCOTKFI
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) January 14, 2022
Stroll celebrates after unique performance
Lance Stroll is enjoying his holiday and likes to spend time on the golf course. On his Twitter account, however, the Canadian now shows a video of his very first Hole-in-one. Practice makes perfect.
First hole in 1! LFG pic.twitter.com/iDNSIfP6oD
— Lance Stroll (@lance_stroll) January 13, 2022
McLaren continues to hint at their new car for 2022
In 2022, the rules for building your car are completely different, so people are quite curious about what the new cars will look like. McLaren is already responding well to this, by posting several teasers of the new car. The orange colour will remain visible on the car.
New year, new rules. pic.twitter.com/so8V6H2fZ5
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) January 12, 2022
Kelly shares images of holiday
On Instagram, Kelly Piquet shows several photos from her holiday with Max Verstappen in Miami. The images include the two of them iceskating together, lying on the beach and spending time with friends.
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First day of work at Mercedes pleases Russell
George Russell has finished his first working day at Mercedes. On his Twitter account, the Brit posted a picture of his new outfit and also on the social media channel of Mercedes the Brit can be seen in his new outfit.
New uniform. pic.twitter.com/mudFGscZi6
— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) January 10, 2022
In all honesty, we're a massive fan of this. pic.twitter.com/Qy5pZA58hM
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) January 10, 2022