As the summer break comes to an end, many Formula 1 and IndyCar drivers have taken the break as an opportunity to catch up with friends and family, enjoy the Paris Olympics or travel around the world. Here's what the drivers did during their summer break.
Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton was spotted at the Paris Olympics. Hamilton was seen supporting Miles Chamley-Watson during his fencing matches. He was spotted with other A-listers like Nina Dobrev, Shaun White, and Daniel ”Spinz” Forrest.
Courtesy of Lewis Hamilton via Instagram
In an Instagram post, Hamilton praised Chamley-Watson for his hard work and dedication to the sport, stating, “The challenges you’ve faced and overcome to get here is nothing short of amazing. Adversity makes us stronger and from it we learn our greatest lessons. The best is yet to come.” Hamilton’s summer break didn’t end there, as his last stop was Senegal where he visited Gorée Island.
Courtesy of Lewis Hamilton via Instagram
George Russell
Meanwhile, Hamilton’s counterpart George Russell spent his summer break relaxing with his girlfriend Carmen Mundt and friends in Spain while enjoying the country's beautiful view.
Courtesy of George Russell via Instagram
Courtesy of George Russell via Instagram
The coast of Spain was not the only place Russell visited. Amongst a sea of friendship bracelets and elaborate costumes, a wild Russell was spotted sporting a pink cowboy hat. Russell became a Swiftie for the night and attended Taylor Swift’s Eras Concert at Wembley Stadium.
Courtesy of George Russell via Instagram
Patricio (Pato) O'Ward
Arrow McLaren SP driver Patricio O’Ward wasted no time returning to his roots once the break began. The Monterrey native traveled to Monterrey, Mexico, where he enjoyed everyone’s favorite dish…tacos!
Courtesy of Patricio O'Ward via Instagram
O’Ward also took a trip to “Sin City,” where he had a laugh at one of his dinner reservations being misspelled as “Padicio Owart.”
Courtesy of Patricio O'Ward via Instagram
Romain Grosjean
Former Formula 1 driver and current Juncos Hollinger driver, Romain Grosjean, spent part of his summer break in the sky. Grosjean showed off his view of the sky from the pilot’s seat.
Courtesy of Romain Grosjean via Instagram
Besides enjoying the beautiful views, Grosjean enjoyed some quality family time with his wife and kids on a well-needed vacation.
Courtesy of Romain Grosjean via Instagram
Traveling often means less quality time with their significant others, especially if they have careers of their own. While the break is frequently used to rest in order to be ready for the second half of the season, many of the drivers use this opportunity to spend time with their significant others.
Alex Albon and Oscar Piastri
Both Alex Albon and Oscar Piastri took to Instagram and posted the most adorable “photo dumps” of themselves and their girlfriends during the break. Piastri is dating Lily Zneimer and Albon is dating golf professional Lily Muni He.
Courtesy of Oscar Piastri via Instagram
Courtesy of Alex Albon via Instagram
Although the summer break was much needed for not only the drivers but the team as a whole, many fans and drivers have expressed their excitement to be back on the track.
Edited by Madison Roost
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