After the United States Grand Prix, the drivers have a week off before the final phase of the season begins with five races in six weeks time. In GPblog's F1 Social Stint you can read what drivers and teams do after the American GP.
Mexican fan makes Perez's Red Bull as a piñata
Mexican Formula 1 fan Rodrigo Alcaraz has a garage near the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. To celebrate Formula 1's return to Mexico after a year's absence, he has recreated Sergio Perez's Red Bull Racing RB16B as a piñata.
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Heineken responds to Perez's problems in a playful way
Sergio Perez could not drink during the United States Grand Prix, so he was completely exhausted after the race. Heineken has a nice twist to it. On their Twitter channel, they think it's good that Perez has adhered to their prescription: 'When you drive never drink.'
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Friday 21.08.26
Practice 1
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