George Russell
After a cryptic post to say that he had gone "exploring", George Russell emerged in the colours of new team Mercedes earlier this week, posing outside their Brackley factory and next to the trophy cabinet that he will be hoping to add to in 2022.
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In all honesty, we're a massive fan of this. 🤩 pic.twitter.com/Qy5pZA58hM — Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) January 10, 2022
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New uniform. 👌 pic.twitter.com/mudFGscZi6 — George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) January 10, 2022
Sergio Perez
Red Bull's Sergio Perez has been largely quiet on his social media channels, though did post to promote the COVID-19 vaccination effort ahead of the F1 paddock reconvening for pre-season testing.
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Por mi, por ti y por todos! ❤️ #vacunarsesalvavidas pic.twitter.com/oY4vwwMjyY — Sergio Pérez (@SChecoPerez) January 8, 2022
Carlos Sainz
While his dad took part in the Extreme E finale in the UK before tackling the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, Carlos Sainz soaked up the sun on the beach as he recharged his batteries for the new season.
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🏝 Starting the holidays vs ending the holidays 🤣 - #Carlossainz pic.twitter.com/ZvbOcaCnaS — Carlos Sainz (@Carlossainz55) January 7, 2022
Charles Leclerc
Sainz's Ferrari teammate, Charles Leclerc, headed to Mexico with his friends, taking part in some water sports.
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Lando Norris
Lando Norris has been in Dubai for a holiday with his new partner, sharing some photos from the desert dunes.
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Daniel Ricciardo
After a forced two-week spell in quarantine , Daniel Ricciardo was finally able to reunite with his family in Australia.
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Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso has been on the move to an undisclosed location for his break, posting a photo from a private jet above the mountains.
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Esteban Ocon
Esteban Ocon took part in a promotional shoot with the French police force (Gendarmerie Nationale), causing a social media stir in the process .
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They gave me the title of chief driving officer 🚨 👮♂️ Starting the year right @Gendarmerie enjoy ! Happy 2022 everyone ! #EO31 @alpinecars pic.twitter.com/jwMPxHZQ8r — Esteban Ocon (@OconEsteban) January 1, 2022
Pierre Gasly
Pierre Gasly has been out in California for a pre-season training camp, also taking the opportunity to watch a Supercross event.
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Yuki Tsunoda
Yuki Tsunoda, who currently lives near AlphaTauri's factory in Faenza, Italy, was able to make it home to Japan for the first time since his F1 career began.
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楽しかった🇯🇵 Spent a few days in Japan, going to miss these boys pic.twitter.com/e7XqH7xdS0 — 角田裕毅/Yuki Tsunoda (@yukitsunoda07) January 9, 2022
Valtteri Bottas
Valtteri Bottas travelled to Australia, hitting the road and taking in the sights with his partner, professional cyclist Tiffany Cromwell.
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Putting in the miles 🇦🇺 #VB77 📷 @tiffanycromwell pic.twitter.com/GTikwAKEV6 — Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) January 6, 2022
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🏝 pic.twitter.com/25BRpUHGW2 — Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) January 5, 2022
Nicholas Latifi
Nicholas Latifi, having previously posted about the abuse he received following the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix , shared a more enjoyable moment from his break.
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Had to be done! ☀️🥝🍉🥐 pic.twitter.com/LTnWULYYv4 — Nicholas Latifi (@NicholasLatifi) January 11, 2022
Mick Schumacher
Mick Schumacher, fresh from his rookie F1 season with Haas, and the news that he will act as Ferrari's reserve driver in 2022 , shared a moment from a winter walk.
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Nikita Mazepin
Nikita Mazepin posted a shot of himself snowboarding in the mountains, having also just completed his first-ever season in the sport.
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What about Hamilton and Verstappen?
After clinching his first F1 title in Abu Dhabi, Max Verstappen paid a visit to the Red Bull factory in the UK before shooting across to France for the FIA Prize-Giving Gala in Paris. He then travelled on to Brazil, spending time with girlfriend Kelly Piquet and her father, three-time F1 World Champion Nelson. As for Hamilton, he has maintained his social media silence since the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend. Hamilton's last post, on 11 December, referenced his P2 starting position for the race, which he dominated until a late Safety Car turned the encounter on its head and paved the way for Verstappen's triumph. Hamilton's only public appearance since the title decider came a few days after the race when he received his knighthood in the UK, with the seven-time World Champion posing for photographs in the grounds of Windsor Castle.
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