As the end of the 2025 season looms, the drivers are heading for a bold and action-packed weekend at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit \u2013 and the energy is already building. After the thrills and drama of Sao Paulo, the grid took a brief moment to recover, reset, and let their hair down before diving back into the final three races to end the season strong.<\/p>\n
Whilst some stayed off-grid to focus on final prep work, some drivers showed that it\u2019s just as important to let off steam and have a balanced break \u2013 proving that even in the midst of a title fight, there\u2019s always room for a little fun, relaxation, and the occasional unexpected adventure!<\/p>\n
Kimi x Jannik Sinner<\/p>\n
Fresh from his best-ever Grand Prix result in Sao Paulo<\/a> and before jetting off to Vegas, Kimi Antonelli<\/a> squeezed in a trip to Turin to watch the highly anticipated ATP Finals. The Mercedes<\/a> rookie went to support F1 Ambassador and fellow Italian Jannik Sinner, who was playing in the season finale against world number one Carlos Alcaraz.<\/p>\n Antonelli joined in the celebrations as Sinner clinched the title, and the pair even had time to snap a quick photo before Kimi set off for the final triple header of the year. He\u2019ll be hoping to carry a bit of that winning energy with him!<\/p>\n Side quests galore for Charles<\/p>\n One driver that is really itching to make the most of his final week off before the season climax is Charles Leclerc<\/a>. The Ferrari<\/a> man, fresh off his heartwarming engagement announcement<\/a> before Sao Paulo, has clearly been busy in the run up to Las Vegas, including launching his new lifestyle merchandise!<\/p>\n Amid the wedding planning, Leclerc unveiled his latest collection with an eye-catching promo video featuring fianc\u00e9e Alexandra Saint Mleux and their dog, Leo, both proudly modelling the new gear. And judging by Leo\u2019s enthusiasm, it definitely gets his seal of approval!<\/p>\n As if that wasn\u2019t enough excitement for one week, Leclerc and Alexandra also squeezed in a night at the opera before taking a group of friends to Universal Studios in LA. It\u2019s no secret that the Monegasque loves a good costume moment (banana suit, anyone?<\/a>), so it was no surprise to see him roaming the park in a Mario hat, with Alexandra matching the vibe in a Yoshi one.<\/p>\n Piastri winning awards<\/p>\n In a week where F1 The Album was nominated for three awards at the Grammys<\/a>, Oscar Piastri<\/a> enjoyed his own successes. In a post from the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, it was announced that Piastri was the recipient of ‘The Don\u2019 award \u2013 a major accolade celebrating the athlete who\u2019s inspired the country the most \u2013 not a bad addition to his ever-growing trophy cabinet!<\/p>\n Lando raiding the NFL<\/p>\n Championship leader Lando Norris<\/a> dived head-first into US culture by enjoying an exciting evening out watching the Las Vegas Raiders. Despite their loss to the Dallas Cowboys, Norris was all smiles, and with the Las Vegas Strip Circuit only a short drive away, it doubled as the perfect warm-up for the wild energy the city is known for during race week!<\/p>\n Nico and Gabi meeting their 2026 challenger<\/p>\n Over in Munich, Audi offered the first look at their 2026 livery concept<\/a>, and team mates Nico Hulkenberg<\/a> and Gabriel Bortoleto<\/a> were among the first to see it up close. Both drivers took to social media to share their excitement as the brand gears up for its full-works debut in a few months’ time.<\/p>\n