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F1 Drivers' Island Holiday Chaos
Seven Formula 1 drivers share a tropical island getaway, sparking chaotic kart races and unexpected bonding.
In brief
Seven Formula 1 drivers share a tropical island getaway, sparking chaotic kart races and unexpected bonding. Seven F1 drivers spent a tropical island holiday together, racing karts without rules and bonding over shared experiences. Originally reported by Road & Track.
F1 Drivers' Island Holiday
Seven Formula 1 drivers shared a tropical island holiday between Azerbaijan and Bahrain Grand Prix races.
Flight Plan Change
The group initially planned to fly to Kuala Lumpur but switched to Langkawi, a small Malaysian island with 85,000 residents.
Sainz on the Switch
Carlos Sainz said he found a hotel on Langkawi for cycling and gym activities after seeing drivers try to fly to Malaysia from Baku.
Group Dynamics
Oscar Piastri and Gabriel Bortoleto joined the group after a last-minute flight diversion, while Bearman and Bortoleto were less close due to different generations.
Sainz on Social Experiment
Sainz called the trip a social experiment, noting it was the first time seven drivers spent time together away from race schedules.
Karting Chaos
The drivers raced karts without rules, with Sainz saying they cared more about chaos than winning.
Russell on Karting
Russell got a new kart with tires from Malaysians due to Petronas love, which he appreciated despite missing the karting session.
Norris on Downtime
Norris enjoyed the trip as a chance to separate racing life from personal time, saying he became a different person away from the track.
Sainz on Bonding
Sainz met drivers he didn't know well, gaining insight into their backgrounds and personalities during the trip.
Russell on Competition
Russell noted the unique opportunity to be with top F1 drivers on the same schedule without racing each other.
Karting Incident
Russell got a new kart with tires from Malaysians, causing some chaos but being appreciated by the group.
Chaos Conclusion
The trip ended with drivers bonding over shared experiences, despite the chaotic kart races and lack of rules.
At a glance
Seven F1 drivers spent a tropical island holiday together, racing karts without rules and bonding over shared experiences.
