Do F1 drivers hate each other?

Formula One has seen some of the greatest rivalries and battles on the track. Some of the sport's best drivers have even represented the same team, and things have not always gone according to plan. Massive egos and a driver's desire to be the best have at times lead to fractious relationships.
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Do F1 drivers get along with each other?

In the past, Formula 1 drivers rarely used to be friends with each other. The competition and the intense rivalry often got in the way of friendships and broke up brilliant friendships in many cases. However, the new generation of F1 drivers are different, and many of them have multiple friends on the grid.
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Do Hamilton and Verstappen not like each other?

Deposed Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton says that there is a mutual "respect" with current title holder Max Verstappen. Verstappen unseated Mercedes driver Hamilton on the last lap of the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi.
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Do F1 drivers pee their suits?

Do F1 drivers pee in their suits during a race? The simple answer is yes they do. F1 drivers can relieve themselves during races on the off chance that they need to but many have strongly claimed that they wait until they return to the paddock.
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Does Leclerc hate Verstappen?

On Thursday, Leclerc said of Verstappen: “It's always been very close, especially in the junior categories. In karting, I remember it was either me or him and that's why we hated each other at one point, because very often it didn't end in the best way possible!”
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F1 Drivers Who Hated Each Other



Are Max and Charles friends?

Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen have spoken about their current rivalry, after the Monegasque revealed they used to "hate each other" in their younger days.
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Is Verstappen better than Leclerc?

Former F1 driver Shinji Nakano seems to point out Max Verstappen as the favorite for the 2022 title. According to the Japanese, Verstappen is just a bit stronger than his rival Charles Leclerc.
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Why are F1 drivers so handsome?

Formula 1 drivers are good-looking because they have muscular, athletic bodies due to their training and healthy eating, good skin, and haircuts regularly done by the best barbers. They also have most of their photos taken by professional photographers, which means they always look good in them.
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Do F1 drivers poop in their suits?

No. F1 drivers' diets are well designed and tailored to their racing schedule. This means that their bowels will be empty during a race, not only so they don't need to poop, but to keep weight to a minimum!
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Can F1 drivers listen to music?

F1 drivers do not listen to music during a race. While it is not banned in the official rules, it is not done by any driver. In a sport as intense as F1, music would only distract the drivers and prevent them from receiving important information from their team.
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Are Max and Hamilton friends?

In the exclusive interview - which you can watch in full during our Bahrain GP coverage from 1.30pm today - Hamilton insists there isn't any animosity between him and Max and says they are actually similar in many ways. "Me and Max, we see each other in the paddock, and things are normal," Lewis tells Schiff.
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Are valtteri and Lewis friends?

Valtteri Bottas has revealed he is still friends with former Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton and that the pair share flights to races. The Finn was replaced by George Russell for the 2022 season but managed to keep a seat in Formula 1 as he joined Alfa Romeo.
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Are Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton friends?

Women have only recently been allowed to drive in the country, with Vettel's gesture roundly applauded. Much like Vettel, former rival turned respected friend, Lewis Hamilton, has similarly received praise for bringing an equality commission to the sport, earning praise from Hawkins.
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Who are the nicest Formula 1 drivers?

Juan-Manuel Fangio – 46.15 Percent

Born in 1911, Argentinean driver Juan-Manuel Fangio was known as 'El Maestro', and for good reason. He is the most successful Formula 1 driver of all time. Fangio became world champion five times for four different teams, and never finished a Grand Prix in lower than second place.
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Are Max Verstappen and Mick Schumacher friends?

MICK SCHUMACHER has heaped praise on childhood friend Max Verstappen. Mick Schumacher believes childhood friend and fellow Formula One star Max Verstappen deserves his recent success.
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Do Rosberg and Hamilton like each other?

Though Rosberg has been complimentary about Hamilton since his retirement, frequently heralding the Briton as the greatest of all time, the pair endured a fierce rivalry as Mercedes team-mates between 2013 and 2016.
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Do Formula 1 drivers drink alcohol?

The simple answer is No. F1 drivers are professional and stick to a strict diet with no sugar and caffeine. You might see on TV F1 drivers holding a Rud Bull can, or a branded red bull bottle, however, it is just for press conference purposes and it is filled with plain water.
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Do F1 drivers smoke?

As the drivers have their personal preferences, some smoked in private, whereas some were public in their approach. A few big names who smoked are the seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher, James Hunt, Kimi Raikkonen, Jules Bianchi, and of course 2016 F1 World Champion Nico Rosberg and his father Keke Rosberg.
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Do F1 drivers get free cars?

With the amount of money they're paid, F1 drivers–well, certainly, the successful ones–can get their hands on pretty much any road car they like, no matter how limited it may be. Some manufacturers even offer them cars for free as part of sponsorship deals. It's definitely alright for some.
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Can a normal person drive an F1 car?

It takes a high level of technical knowledge to operate an F1 car. The car is designed to be driven at high speeds, and it is not intended to be comfortable. If you're driving at a slow speed, you'll have trouble making any turns since the car won't turn easily.
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Why are F1 drivers so skinny?

F1 drivers are so skinny because in order to go as fast as possible, the weight of the car and the driver needs to be as low as possible. There are minimum weights in place, but the teams try to stick as close to that minimum as they can, and so the drivers are usually small and slim.
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Do F1 drivers wear diapers?

Yes, F1 drivers do wear diapers during race.

In F1 racing, there is no room for error. The fast pace of the sport combined with the physical demands of driving a high-performance vehicle can take a toll on drivers. In fact, some professional racers have even admitted to using diapers when they get behind the wheel.
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Do Verstappen and Leclerc like each other?

"They come from the same generation, and there is a genuine respect between the two of them." Horner's comments come after Leclerc revealed that he and Verstappen "hated each other at one point" while competing against each other in karting as children. Speaking at Imola, Leclerc said: "It's going to be very close.
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Does Ferrari use DRS?

Sometimes, races end up with something called a DRS train. That's when multiple cars are picking up DRS off each other. For instance, a Red Bull is leading a Ferrari, which is close enough to activate DRS. However, behind the Ferrari is a Mercedes which is also close enough for DRS.
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What does DRS stand for in F1?

DRS is short for Drag Reduction System, which is a movable flap on the rear wing of an F1 car. Opening the flap reduces aerodynamic drag, making it easier for a car to accelerate and increasing its top speed.
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