During a pause in the Formula 1 season, several drivers have taken the opportunity to enjoy events off the track. This was the case for some drivers who traveled to the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters to watch the tennis match of young Italian talent Jannik Sinner.
In the semifinals, Sinner achieved an impressive victory against German player Alexander Zverev with a score of 6-1, 6-4. On this occasion, among others, F1 driver Lewis Hamilton was able to watch the match in California, while Kimi Antonelli was at the ranch of renowned driver Valentino Rossi. Other drivers like Alex Albon, Ollie Bearman, Gabriel Bortoleto, and Oscar Piastri were seen in the tournament’s stands.
Mutual Support Among F1 Drivers and Tennis
The presence of F1 drivers at the tennis tournament has been widely documented on the event’s social media. The festive atmosphere continued when George Russell from Mercedes and his partner, Carmen Montero Mundt, were present at the final, alongside Charles Leclerc from Ferrari and his wife, Alexandra.
The relationship between tennis and Formula 1 seems to be growing closer. Sinner even referenced Antonelli, who recently achieved his first victory in F1, during his acceptance speech at the Indian Wells tournament.
A Resurgence for Antonelli
Currently, Formula 1 is on an unexpected five-week break due to the cancellations of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grand Prix. Antonelli is in first place in the standings after scoring two consecutive victories in China and Japan. With 72 points, he leads the table, followed by George Russell with 63 points, while Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton occupy third and fourth positions with 49 and 41 points, respectively.
The next race in the championship will be at the Miami Grand Prix, which will take place from May 1 to May 3.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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