The paddock in the province of Styria is discussed also REMAIN on other topics:

OR GO to: The formula 1 pilots have spent their break between the two Grand Prix in Spielberg in different ways. Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) took a trip to the mountains, Lance Stroll and Sergio Perez (Racing Point) to pass the time while golfing. But there were also pilots like Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) or Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes), took a side trip to Monaco, where they live. The Corona behavior rules in formula 1 banning not explicitly. Ferrari was admonished, in the case of Leclerc from the automotive world Federation FIA to ensure compliance with the specifications. Specifically, it was about the Wearing of a mask and the Einhalter social distance, such as the Scuderia, the German press confirmed Agency. Leclerc pointed out that he several times got to test.

NEXT knee case: Before the first race in Spielberg 14 of the 20 drivers were gone as a gesture for more diversity and equality of opportunity on one knee. All the pilots wore black T-Shirts, most with the inscription "End Racism". Lewis Hamilton's Shirt bore the message "Black lives matter". There are on Sunday, once again on one knee? The pilots still do not know. "It is something we need as a group to discuss," said the McLaren man Lando Norris. Hamilton has not decided yet. The six-time world champion, however, it is important to continue to stand against discrimination. "That doesn't change in a couple of weeks," he said. "We really need to do more to make ourselves heard."

ALONSO's SETTLING-in: Fernando Alonso returns to 2021 in a Renault. The French factory team before but has currently, to give the two-time world champion this year in a training unit of some settling-in time in the current car. "I don't think he needs a first Free Training to the operations in a formula 1 car familiar," said Renault team boss Cyril Abiteboul. Alonso (38) contested his last Grand Prix at the end of 2018. More than two weeks, he had made some fitness tests. "And I had the best results ever in my career," he claimed. "I'm extremely motivated."

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