The winter break is a period when F1 drivers can fully recharge their batteries before the start of the season. It's more crucial this year to get enough rest as F1 enters the longest season in its history at 24 races scheduled . Carlos Sainz used to the time to support his father in Saudi Arabia for the Dakar Rally, while Lance Stroll decided to go snowboarding. Lewis Hamilton also celebrated his birthday recently by hiking across snowy mountains. Take a look at where the drivers (and a well-known team boss) enjoyed life in the first week of 2023.
CnHmN6lORVX/
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lewis Hamilton (@lewishamilton)
Cmx7twAI2gQ
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lance Stroll (@lance_stroll)
CnKXx_1sXDN
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Charles Leclerc (@charles_leclerc)
CnEJ8umL911
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Valtteri Bottas (@valtteribottas)
Cm9mijuKIVj
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Carlos Sainz (@carlossainz55)
CnB4_yGrf6X
View this post on Instagram A post shared by 周冠宇 | Zhou Guanyu 🇨🇳 (@zhouguanyu24)
Cm3_A1nsnef
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Christian Horner (@christianhorner)
Cm9hTBsjqcW
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nico Hülkenberg (@hulkhulkenberg)
Cm16hMoP_U-
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alex Albon (@alex_albon)
Most read
Never miss a thing from the Formula 1 season! Add the 2026 F1 schedule to your calendar at the touch of a button. Subscribe below and put the dates and times of every race directly on your PC or smartphone, so you don't miss a second from the new season.
Download the F1 calendar Download the F1 calendar
A variant with just the race and qualifying is also available.
Click here to download it..
