The first Formula 1 spectacle of the year in Spielberg is over. The second is just around the corner. But how do the Formula 1 stars pass the time before the Austrian Grand Prix (July 1st to 4th)? The “Krone” set out on a search for clues. And so much can be revealed: A driver experienced a real thunderstorm …
The thermometer shows a hot 30 degrees. What are the Formula 1 stars doing there?
Former world champion Fernando Alonso stayed in Styria between the Austrian races, grabbed a mountain bike and toured through the Murtal. “I took the time to recharge the batteries. It’s the first time I’ve contested a second race on the same track in Formula 1, ”said the 32-time GP winner, experiencing a premiere. The Spaniard, who is interested in football and is an honorary member of Real Madrid, also fought a “football battle” with his French Alpine colleague Esteban Ocon at the Play Station. First Alonso won the country duel 4-0, in the match of the favorite clubs (Real – Paris) Ocon retaliated.
Alfa driver Antonio Giovinazzi also toured the country by bike, McLaren driver Lando Norris played golf, teammate Daniel Ricciardo enjoyed nature and shared the joy with 4.6 million Instagram followers.
Kimi Räikkönen drove into his adopted home Switzerland – and into a shower of hail! Grains the size of tennis balls destroyed parts of his house and the windows of his private Alfas. The factory helped, Kimi has his beloved car back.