F1 Social Stint | Ferrari gets a visit from a big football star

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18 May 2021 at 08:00
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After the Spanish Grand Prix, drivers and teams have taken a week off ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix. GPblog's F1 Social Stint will show you what the drivers and teams do around a Grand Prix.

Ferrari gets a visit from a big football star

Carlos Sainz is over the moon on Instagram after a very special visit. Football star, Cristiano Ronaldo, came to visit the factory in Maranello. The Portuguese footballer works for the Italian football club Juventus, so he didn't have to travel far to have a look at the Italian F1 team.

 
 
 
 
 
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Mercedes shows its humorous side

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Grosjean celebrates first podium in IndyCar

The Frenchman came up just short of first place, but nevertheless secured a podium in his third IndyCar race. Behind Dutchman Rinus van Kalmthout, Grosjean was able to get back on the podium for the first time since 2015.

Mercedes gives a look behind the scenes

The Formula 1 world is gearing up for a free weekend, giving the teams a break for a while. Mercedes can be satisfied with the team's performance for the time being, as Lewis Hamilton is on top of the world championship. The team gives a look behind the scenes.

Cristiano Ronaldo races Leclerc and Sainz around

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best footballers in the world. The Portuguese player currently plays for the Italian team Juventus from Turin. He has time on his day off to do some fast laps on the Ferrari test track Fiorano together with Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz.

Bottas can’t beat Hamilton at rock-paper-scissors

The battle between the two Mercedes drivers has not only raged on the track this season, but also in quieter moments the two like to seek out the competition between them. In a game of rock-paper-scissors Bottas again had to admit defeat at the hands of his teammate. Thankfully, both drivers are able to see the funny side.

Mercedes W13 for 2022 already 'leaked'

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Winner of the Monaco Grand Prix receives remarkable Louis Vuitton trophy

The Monaco Grand Prix is a race every driver would love to win. Racing on the streets of Monaco is unique, and with it comes a unique trophy. The winner of the GP in 2021 will not forget his prize in a hurry. This year's prize is sponsored by Louis Vuitton, and it shows....