It is called the pit walk because…
…a pit picture says more than words could.
Even in the heat and the haze, some must strike a pose. Channelling Jessica Michibata, miss?
Children are reminded not to put their finger up the nose. But in Formula 1, it is compulsory. New regulations impose this funny finger-looking appendix popping out of the car’s nose.
Here after is McLaren Mercedes of Kevin Magnussen
Last year’s champ Sebastian Vettel’s garage. Number 2 in the SGP race 2014. Not a great way for you to fly eh Sebbie?
No two ways about it, Mercedes’ silver arrows are just superior cars. (Sorry about that, Nico Rosberg!)
Here is Hamilton’s track control station.
This year, at SGP F1, supremo Bernie Ecclestone imposed verboten on any communication between the driver and his team engineer. Tough big cheese, Bernie.
Even tougher for Fernando Alonso.
Fourth in the championship, fourth in the race. The fourth man is betrayed by his Ferrari, the first time in seven years he’s not made podium. Nevertheless, Forza Alonso!
* Ready, steady, poon-pee-pee!
Designer food from the Como chain of hotels cuisine.
The paddocks are the most exclusive place to be. Especially for rubber-necking the likes of FIA’s Jean Todt (no sign of his squeeze Michelle Yeoh) and champ Niki Lauda.
This is the domain of drivers, teams and TV journalists;
Here being interviewed is Niki Lauda, non-executive president of Mercedes Petronas.
Article and Photos by JF Susibel, an avid Formula 1 Fan.
