After the first winter test in Barcelona, Formula 1 teams and drivers are working towards the second test in Bahrain. In GPblog's F1 Social Stint, you can read what drivers and teams are doing leading up to it.
F1 drivers show support for Ukraine
It is almost time for the test days in Bahrain. From 10 to 12 March the teams will be able to test their new cars for the last time before the F1 season officially starts at the Bahrain Grand Prix. On Wednesday, the drivers already gathered at the circuit to show their support for Ukraine. Lewis Hamilton is the only driver missing from the photo, but the Briton will arrive in Bahrain later due to a flight delay.
McLaren shows custom livery during film day
McLaren will be in action on Wednesday at the Bahrain International Circuit for a film day. A day before the winter test at the same circuit, there is a noticeable change to the car. This time it is not a new part of the car, but a slightly different livery. There is clearly more black visible in the new livery.
Hamilton present at Valentino fashion show
Lewis Hamilton was not busy this weekend with Formula 1, but with a fashion show of Valentino. The seven-time world champion thanked the fashion brand for allowing him to attend and also sit next to actress and model Zendaya.
Red Bull Racing conducts pit stop in London
When you have to go, you have to go. Red Bull Racing's demonstration team usually has a busy schedule, and it's back on the road for the new Formula 1 season. On Sunday, the team was in the heart of London, demonstrating the team's speciality of pit stops. At the foot of the famous Big Ben, the team made a pit stop, which attracted a lot of interest from bystanders.
Hamilton in the simulator again
Lewis Hamilton has always said he was not a fan of the simulator, but since last year he has increasingly been posting pictures from the virtual cockpit. The Instagram story of the seven-time world champion shows him testing his new W13.
Fun fact from Ricciardo: 'You can't escape it'
Daniel Ricciardo drove the most laps of the winter test after Carlos Sainz (236) with 212 laps. Despite training hard over the winter, the Australian reveals the following fact in a McLaren video.
AlphaTauri shows interesting video of Gasly footwork
AlphaTauri comes up with an impressive video of the new AT03. Pierre Gasly took the new car onto the track at Misano before the first week of testing. The Italian team placed the cameras at two interesting points: just above the tip of the car's nose and at Gasly's feet!
Bottas starts a new chapter
For Valtteri Bottas, it is clear that he has left Mercedes behind. At Alfa Romeo, the Finn has been able to make a fresh start and perhaps show a little more of himself. Thus, on his own Twitter account, he speaks of exactly that - a fresh start.
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Green boots is at the fashion show for the support for Ukraine....Say no more!!!
Every single driver apart from LH.
He doesn't do himself any favours with this crap, flight delay my a**e ??
Do tell us your informed version of events.....u see tk be more informed than the reporter....still shocked that politics in sport is suddenly so OK with forum posters too....
Is COVID finished?
Funny how his type always hang around with their "girlfriends". Time to come out.
And with that be an issue for you mate. Being gay does not make you any less or any more mate, you're sound like you have some issues.
VeganWarrior, this blog is filled with people who have issues. but that is an all-time low for me
Zendaya is being sponsered by bwt
Nice
George is going to beat Lewis in the same machine!....Can't wait!!
If redbull done this in my own town I'd rather watch paint dry. All because of marko horner and the paper champion
He finally sees the advantage of using the simulator.
Maybe the need.....especially with limited testing.....not simulating suicide !
Wonder which version of Bottas will we get this time?
We have seen his Bottas 2.0 and 3.0 before at Mercedes, but the final outcome is no different to his original self.
Also, for the photo supporting Ukraine, why does Lance look so different. I had to use the process of elimination to figure out who the guy standing, second from the left is!
Sir Lewis Hamilton, the guy is living the life.
And enjoying it to the max or is it that radio controlled vibrator in his a$$
Nothing wrong with some fun, whats wrong with that, you sound like you have some issues with that, each to there own i guess.