The off-season has drawn close, with the first three races already done. Formula 1 teams have unveiled new racing cars and their liveries. Winter tests have been completed in Bahrain, which means the eagerly anticipated start of the season is underway.
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These months they stretched out forever, prompting the question: what have the Formula 1 drivers been up to during this time? Have they developed their skills in scaling mountains? Or perhaps they relished their much-needed respite at home? Let us explore the most noteworthy events in the lives of Formula 1 drivers during their winter break.
Max Verstappen’s winter break started in Japan, where he participated in Honda Racing Day alongside other drivers and his teammate Sergio Perez. In the same place, Honda presented the current Formula 1 champion with a right-hand drive supercar. Verstappen became the owner of the “farewell” particular version of the NSX Type S in the specification for the Japanese market.
Also, during the winter break, EA Sports signed a sponsorship agreement with the Dutch driver. According to the agreement terms, during 2023, the EA Sports logo will always be on the chin of the driver’s helmet. In addition, Verstappen will participate in developing some content as a consultant. He also signed a personal long-term sponsorship agreement with the iconic Dutch brand Heineken.
Sergio Perez, in his turn, immediately plunged into football! The end of the 2022 F1 season coincided with the start of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and Perez was rooting for the Mexican national team from home. And after the end of the World Cup, he congratulated the Argentina national team and all Argentines on their victory, posting a picture with Lionel Messi. Checo also collaborated with Acapella. Co to release his clothing line, for which some of his favourite quotes were selected. By the way, this is already available for sale.
At first, Charles Leclerc had a pretty quiet off-season outside of the usual car testing at Ferrari’s test track in Fiorano. He celebrated Christmas in the family circle by posting pictures in cute jumpers. And then he surprised everyone by breaking into an extreme outdoor activity after the new year! Leclerc has been using his free time to mountaineering, and he’s been pretty high up, it must be said! Do you all remember the photo of him climbing an icy mountain? What a preparation, Charles!
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