F1 Social Stint | Red Bull teases fans day before announcement
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It is winter break for Formula 1 drivers and that means some free time at last. What the teams and drivers are doing in that free time, you can read about it here in the F1 Social Stint.
Red Bull teases fans day before announcement
Red Bull Racing fans have to wait one more day before the new car is presented and the team is taking advantage of that. A picture is posted on the team's Twitter account with a #RB19. However, the car in the picture still appears to be "just" the 2022 RB18.
more day… #RB19 pic.twitter.com/BBMlGzebrz
— Oracle Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) February 2, 2023
Hamilton surfing under the sun
Work does not start for F1 drivers for several weeks, with the exception of the car launches scheduled in the meantime. Ahead of that, Lewis Hamilton is still enjoying a sun holiday, surfboard at the ready. He also takes the opportunity to give himself the finger in a mirror.
We saw the sun pic.twitter.com/vOUl6VPSZ5
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) January 31, 2023
Raikkonen and his wife expecting a daughter
Kimi Raikkonen and his wife Minttu have shared that a third child is on the way. It would be a daughter, Minttu revealed on her Insatgram page. Minttu and Kimi already have two children together. Son Robin (8) and daughter Rianna (5).
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Alfa Romeo lets fans speculate with this photo
Alfa Romeo has shared a teaser ahead of its new car launch. On Twitter, the F1 team posted pictures of the drivers' shoes, in what are likely to be their new racing overalls. Alfa Romeo's car will be presented on 7 February.
#GetCloser pic.twitter.com/uebZjnq3wW
— Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN (@alfaromeoorlen) January 25, 2023
De Vries completes Red Bull test
Nyck de Vries is busy preparing for the new Formula 1 season. After the 2022 Italian Grand Prix, where the Dutchman filled in for Alexander Albon, De Vries needed help getting out of his Williams car. Next season, the 27-year-old driver will be better prepared for the physical demands of F1. De Vries is undergoing extensive testing at the Red Bull Athlete Performance Centre.
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De Vries integrates within Red Bull
Nyck de Vries visited the Hahnenkamm Rennen this weekend. The Dutchman was in good company, as Red Bull colleague Marc Marquez (MotoGP rider) had also traveled to Kitzbühel to watch the prestigious race for skiers. (Photo: Twitter Marc Marquez)
French-speaking F1 drivers go on joint outing
Charles Leclerc, Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon were all three at the Accor Arena in France on Thursday night. An NBA match was being played here between the Chicago Bulls and the Detroit Pistons. The three F1 drivers had great seats for the unique US championship match.
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