Some are already again to work, whereas others proceed to get pleasure from their time without work—right here’s the place the F1 drivers have been and what they’ve been as much as in latest weeks.
Some can’t steer clear of the observe, whereas others…
Lando Norris formally ended his season every week late, as he attended the FIA Gala together with his group. The McLaren driver then had enjoyable within the snowy mountains and below the Dubai solar. His 2025 began on a bitter observe attributable to an accident involving his F40 in Monaco (the individual behind the wheel has not been recognized).
Oscar Piastri determined to benefit from the Australian solar through the holidays. Along with exploring his dwelling nation, he attended some reside sporting occasions.
Like him, fellow Australian Jack Doohan additionally returned to his homeland. His holidays have been removed from peaceable, as his seat has been below scrutiny even earlier than the season started.
Alpine’s different driver, Pierre Gasly, took time to loosen up after the season ended. He shared pictures and movies together with his now-famous canine, Simba. Because of Qatar Airways, he had the possibility to “pilot” a aircraft within the airline’s simulator. Sporting a brand new look, the Frenchman just lately returned to Alpine’s headquarters to start preparations for 2025.
Shifting on to Ferrari’s drivers, Charles Leclerc headed to Mexico after the championship ended. He spent a number of days there together with his household and his beloved canine, Leo. As he does yearly, he has now began his coaching program within the Dolomites and has already made his first look at Maranello this yr for the January 22 check session.
As Lewis Hamilton introduced on the finish of 2024, his break was fairly brief. He spent just a few days snowboarding within the mountains earlier than heading to Maranello to satisfy the group and the followers who welcomed him.
Kimi Antonelli spent Christmas together with his household after finishing the post-season assessments in Abu Dhabi with Mercedes. He then spent just a few days in London earlier than returning to Italy, the place he couldn’t steer clear of the observe—he took half in assessments with the AKM karting group. In the course of the winter break, he obtained his driver’s license and instantly began coaching with Mercedes in preparation for his debut.
It was a vacation of firsts for George Russell, who went snowboarding for the primary time. Just a few days later, he stayed within the snow however swapped skis for a driving journey with Mercedes vehicles. His newest pictures present him in a city within the Cayman Islands that shares his identify.
Future Pink Bull driver Liam Lawson returned to New Zealand for the break, the place he engaged in varied actions and celebrated the arrival of his niece, Poppy. He has just lately resumed work to arrange for the 2025 season.
Little is understood about Pink Bull’s different driver, Max Verstappen, who spent his break with Kelly Piquet. Nonetheless, he couldn’t steer clear of the observe and returned to racing in a GT automotive.
Equally, Fernando Alonso couldn’t totally disconnect from racing, as a latest put up confirmed him on observe with an Aston Martin. Like Leclerc, the Spaniard has additionally begun a coaching program within the Dolomites.
Lance Stroll has been having fun with his holidays within the snow, splitting his time between snowboarding and driving vehicles on icy terrain.
The drivers’ winter break
After the season ended, Esteban Ocon stayed in Abu Dhabi for post-season assessments with Haas earlier than returning dwelling for the vacations. He’s now already getting ready for the brand new season with Haas.
His teammate, Oliver Bearman, cut up his break between sunny and snowy areas, reconnecting with some Prema drivers like Beganovic.
Yuki Tsunoda returned to Japan for the vacations, spending time with household and buddies after the frustration of Lawson securing a Pink Bull seat. Little is understood about his teammate, Isack Hadjar, who hasn’t shared a lot about his break on social media.
Carlos Sainz instantly began specializing in Williams from the Abu Dhabi assessments. His official farewell to Ferrari got here just a few days later when he visited Fiorano. He then spent a while snowboarding with buddies earlier than heading to the Maldives. He has now began working together with his new group.
His new teammate, Alex Albon, made the identical alternative, touring to the Maldives together with his girlfriend on the finish of 2024.
Nico Hülkenberg joined them, additionally heading to the Maldives to spend time together with his household whereas keeping track of the upcoming season.
Lastly, rookie Gabriel Bortoleto returned to Brazil to go to his household. The Sauber driver then started coaching within the Dolomites and has already hit the observe for F1 testing.
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