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It is currently summer break in Formula 1, which means that the drivers can enjoy a few weeks of rest. For example, by going on vacation, but one game is exceedingly popular among others like Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc: paddle. Both players are busy with this sport, as can be seen from photos on their social media.
Verstappen's fondness for a game of paddle is well known. The Formula 1 drivers always find each other when it comes to paddling in weeks when there are no races.
This time, the reigning world champion in the premier class of motorsport is on the court with his father, Jos Verstappen. "Summer break = more paddle", is the caption.
Victoria, Max's sister and Jos's daughter, responds on Instagram with two different emojis under the photo.
The comment with the most likes under the post with Max and Jos Verstappen reads: "The car is so cooked (that) he is switching the sport", referring to the current performance of the RB21.
Verstappen is not the only driver to be found on the paddle court during the summer break. Ferrari driver Leclerc has also shared some pictures of his session. From these photos, it turned out that Max and Jos Verstappen were not on court with Leclerc.
However, there was a noticeable role for Leo, Leclerc's dog. He was actually the 'referee' of the paddle duel of owner Charles.