F1 Social Check: Alfa honour female employees, RoGro sets off for Melbourne
The Formula 1 season has really kicked off now the days of testing in Barcelona are behind us. Mercedes emerged from those two weeks as title favourites once more, but who will be top next Sunday in Melbourne? In F1 Social Check you'll see what all drivers and teams are up to as we prepare for another F1 season.
Alfa Romeo honour female employees
While Formula 1 is a sport typically dominated by men, Alfa Romeo Racing used International Women's Day on Sunday to honour all of its female employees - some more known like test driver Tatiana Calderon, others are more behind the scenes. A great initiative from Alfa!
We celebrate #InternationalWomensDay and we do so by sharing the stories of five of our female employees who contribute every day to the growth of our company https://t.co/kBwYBGLPsb pic.twitter.com/KK3mKH4Cj5
— Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN (@alfaromeoracing) March 8, 2020
Grosjean smiling his way to Melbourne
Romain Grosjean, the man who has had the worst of pit stop fortunes in the past two Australian Grands Prix, is on his way back to Melbourne again - we hope he can at least finish the race this time!
Let's go in Australia #r8g #F1 #melbourne pic.twitter.com/xOYF0W1zTK
— Romain Grosjean (@RGrosjean) March 7, 2020
How's your French, Daniel?
Ever wondered how Australian sayings sound in French? Look no further...
“Put a shrimp on the barbie!”
— Renault F1 Team (@RenaultF1Team) March 6, 2020
How do Aussie phrases sound in French ? @danielricciardo finds out in this language challenge!
Full video @F1#RSspirit pic.twitter.com/x9ptaW95eQ
Quick-fire Ocon
Ahead of his comeback season in F1 after a year away, Renault sat down Esteban Ocon for a round of quick-fire questions with their new driver. Questions range from his favourite era of F1 to his favourite type of cheese!
Favourite type of cheese? Go to hype song? ...
— Renault F1 Team (@RenaultF1Team) March 6, 2020
You asked, @OconEsteban answered! #RSspirit pic.twitter.com/PWWm16Umrp
Keep an eye on Ricciardo!
The Formula 1 released a video of the sport's full line-up for the 2020 season, having them all line up in orderly fashion as the build-up to Melbourne continues. In the video, keep an eye on Daniel Ricciardo as the camera goes past him!
Coming soon...#AusGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/KSwSM7W1lX
— Formula 1 (@F1) March 6, 2020
Oh god he's behind me isn't he pic.twitter.com/q2thcjIeyy
— Yvanka (@yvanka_elena) March 6, 2020
Magnussen vs. wild
Not all drivers are just focussed on the Australian Grand Prix nine days from now. Kevin Magnussen is Australia already, but only to explore the country's endless nature!
Awesome day here in Oz. Went trekking in the Daintree rainforest. Truly amazing how beautiful nature is down here pic.twitter.com/lU8AlVJ9uk
— Kevin Magnussen (@KevinMagnussen) March 6, 2020