The new Formula One season is almost upon us and that means drivers and teams are busy preparing for this year's start. GPblog's F1 Social Stint finds out what drivers and teams are doing in preparation for the new season.
In the picture
With Honda as its engine supplier, the Japanese company also uses Formula 1 to promote other of its own products. For example, they will be showing the Honda E a lot on and around the circuit in Bahrain and as it gets busier, it is difficult to remember where the car is parked. That is why Max Verstappen takes a picture.
Bottas takes it easy before first GP of 2021
Valtteri Bottas is testing a slightly slower mode of transport than he usually drives at the weekend. The Finn can be seen on a scooter in sunny Monaco. His Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton is also a fan of the scooters, and we regularly see him riding one in the paddock. Will Bottas follow his teammate?
Mazepin shows off orange helmet for F1 debut
Nikita Mazepin will make his Formula 1 debut wearing an orange-coloured helmet. The helmet is predominantly orange with black details, whereas his last season in Formula 2 he raced with a red design. The colour will certainly stand out from the white car.
Aston Martin gives preview of unique insight into team
Aston Martin hasn't had the best winter test, but with all the attention the brand has received, it can't quite speak of a bad period. The team is now hinting at a behind-the-scenes video, because this sneak preview on the social channels certainly tastes like more.
Fire after Turn 1 at Suzuka
After the start of a race at Suzuka, the run-off area after Turn 1 caught fire. The whole grass area there is now black. According to the eyewitness on Twitter it was the start of a Super GT race, but they have no race on the calendar today. According to these photos, the fire brigade got there quickly and the rest of the track is well underway.
Jos Verstappen enjoys a ride on the track in a rally car
Jos Verstappen stopped racing a while ago but lately the father of Max Verstappen can be seen in fast cars, and this time Jos posted some photos on Instagram where he can be seen on the track in a Citroën rally car. 'So much fun', is the caption of the former Formula 1 driver.