Formula 1 tweets are are so much more than what happens during the Sunday race. Indeed, the Internet has become the most original source of interesting material regarding motorsport. But since teams and drivers post a lot of information, we have hand-picked the most curious Twitter bits for you.
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FAIR PLAY:
Hats off for your hats off. #sportsmanship
Hats off and congrats to @MercedesAMGF1 on winning the 2016 Constructors’ Championship! We’re coming for you next season 😉 #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/XMwISN5yVC
— Oracle Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) October 9, 2016
THE DIGITAL RADIO:
Some chats reveal more than the team radio chatter. #UnderTheHammer
does @MercedesAMGF1 know you're using the 🔨 😳😳
— BWT Alpine Formula One Team (@AlpineF1Team) October 7, 2016
worry not – F1 teams are finely engineered to contradict whatever we write, the exact moment we write it!
— Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1) October 1, 2016
MAKING FRIENDS:
It’s hard to stay mad in an environment like this, especially when Renault is around. #Fr1endlyBanter
We don't think VET is happy..
Perhaps just waving.. 👋#JapaneseGP #F1
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) October 9, 2016
Things that annoy Vettel at the #JapaneseGP:
— BWT Alpine Formula One Team (@AlpineF1Team) October 9, 2016
And you are welcome to stay there. No need to get any closer. 😉 https://t.co/yYo5oOBnFB
— BWT Alpine Formula One Team (@AlpineF1Team) October 9, 2016
This is a Hulk. His normal habitat is in a carbonfibre monocoque. He is currently not in his natural habitat. This is not a happy Hulk. #FP3 pic.twitter.com/MCw5xMyJ6l
— BWT Alpine Formula One Team (@AlpineF1Team) October 1, 2016
THE DRAMA:
Not even a hammer could solve this. #MercedesOMGPetronas
Drama as race leader @LewisHamilton forced into retirement on lap 42 with one VERY hot looking car!
— MoneyGram Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) October 2, 2016
Drama drama drama! #MalaysiaGP pic.twitter.com/jwoH7aE7y6
— BWT Alpine Formula One Team (@AlpineF1Team) October 2, 2016
There are just no words…
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) October 2, 2016
WHAT THE… :
Formula 1 is not a rat race, it’s a #HatRace
Track Parade pic with the boys. Fernando is bossing that hat! #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/I4NMQLoM7F
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 9, 2016
A new contender for fan hat of the weekend! 😅 🐴🍣#JapaneseGP 🇯🇵 #Quali #F1 pic.twitter.com/vKZF4nvu99
— Formula 1 (@F1) October 8, 2016
THE FOODIES:
Contrary to what people may think, some Formula 1 teams are completely obsessed with food. Anything eating-related catches their eye! #MealsOnWheels
Time for dinner! 🍽 And guess what our 🇨🇭 Swiss chefs made.. #sushi 🍣 😄😄😄 #JapaneseGP #F1 #bonappetit #enguete @suzuka_event pic.twitter.com/6DjpTnlyu0
— Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber (@stakef1team_ks) October 7, 2016
Same sandwich, different way up. We're still the tasty filling. https://t.co/5CYoFDwvpI
— Manor Racing (@ManorRacing) October 2, 2016
WHAT WOULD THE TEAM PRINCIPLE SAY:
Someone please remind Perez the importance of not taking anything for granted before Vijay Mallya walks in. #TheWrathOfVijay
You know, when you have a garage full of very fragile and expensive stuff… 😰😂 #JapaneseGP #FeelTheForce pic.twitter.com/kzGj2OW0gC
— Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1) October 8, 2016
BEST BROMANCE:
Given that Button is Alonso’s best teammate so far… #JenFer
There appears to be a glitch in the Matrix… #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/ZrXUVslbGo
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 8, 2016
The adventures of fake @alo_oficial and real @JensonButton 😂 #tokyo 🇯🇵 pic.twitter.com/njlJ7I4ghR
— Daniel Ricciardo (@danielricciardo) October 11, 2016
WORKING OUT:
Formula 1 tweets: drivers are not the only ones to hit the race gym. #FeelTheBurn
Work it baby 🏋🏻. The hard-working @F1 crew at full stretch. pic.twitter.com/jZVgQCQtWa
— Manor Racing (@ManorRacing) October 7, 2016
Meanwhile…
When you didn't have time for your morning lunges… 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/kOlAls7oSt
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) October 1, 2016
