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 keep away from the observe, whereas others…
Lando Norris formally ended his season per week late, as he attended the FIA Gala along with his staff. The McLaren driver then had enjoyable within the snowy mountains and beneath the Dubai solar. His 2025 began on a bitter word because of an accident involving his F40 in Monaco (the particular person behind the wheel has not been recognized).
Oscar Piastri determined to benefit from the Australian solar through the holidays. Along with exploring his residence nation, he attended some stay 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 beneath scrutiny even earlier than the season started.
Alpine’s different driver, Pierre Gasly, took time to loosen up after the season ended. He shared images and movies along with his now-famous canine, Simba. Because of Qatar Airways, he had the prospect to “pilot” a airplane within the airline’s simulator. Sporting a brand new look, the Frenchman just lately returned to Alpine’s headquarters to start preparations for 2025.
Transferring on to Ferrari’s drivers, Charles Leclerc headed to Mexico after the championship ended. He spent a number of days there along 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 take a look at 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 fulfill the staff and the followers who welcomed him.
Kimi Antonelli spent Christmas along with his household after finishing the post-season checks in Abu Dhabi with Mercedes. He then spent just a few days in London earlier than returning to Italy, the place he couldn’t keep away from the observe—he took half in checks with the AKM karting staff. 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. A number of days later, he stayed within the snow however swapped skis for a driving journey with Mercedes vehicles. His newest images present him in a city within the Cayman Islands that shares his title.
Future Purple 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 Purple Bull’s different driver, Max Verstappen, who spent his break with Kelly Piquet. Nevertheless, he couldn’t keep away from the observe and returned to racing in a GT automobile.
Equally, Fernando Alonso couldn’t absolutely disconnect from racing, as a latest publish 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 checks with Haas earlier than returning residence for the vacations. He’s now already making ready for the brand new season with Haas.
His teammate, Oliver Bearman, cut up his break between sunny and snowy places, reconnecting with some Prema drivers like Beganovic.
Yuki Tsunoda returned to Japan for the vacations, spending time with household and associates after the frustration of Lawson securing a Purple 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 checks. His official farewell to Ferrari got here just a few days later when he visited Fiorano. He then spent a while snowboarding with associates earlier than heading to the Maldives. He has now began working along with his new staff.
His new teammate, Alex Albon, made the identical alternative, touring to the Maldives along with his girlfriend on the finish of 2024.
Nico Hülkenberg joined them, additionally heading to the Maldives to spend time along with his household whereas maintaining a tally 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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