F1 Social Check: Esteban Gutierrez does his job for Mercedes
The new Formula 1 season is almost upon us and here at GP Blog we can't wait to get going. The drivers are starting to touch down in Melbourne, determined to not let recent events get to them!
Mercedes show track preview
Melbourne = Simply magic Our @F1 track guides are back - and this year @EstebanGtz is behind the wheel!
— Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) March 11, 2020
Climb onboard as we take you for a @ausgrandprix hot lap! pic.twitter.com/0HCwt5rtEs
Bottas looking for two on the bounce
Valtteri Bottas won the first race of 2019 having not won at all the previous year he'll be looking to repeat this as he steps foot in Melbourne!
Melbourne #VB77 #F1 #AustralianGP pic.twitter.com/RswA4spCBT
— Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) March 9, 2020
Romain Grosjean looking for better fortunes
2019 was not a good season for Haas but Grosjean looks rejuvenated ahead of the season opener!
Let's go in Australia #r8g #F1 #melbourne pic.twitter.com/xOYF0W1zTK
— Romain Grosjean (@RGrosjean) March 7, 2020
How to wash your hands demonstrated by the grid
With all the concern regarding coronavirus there is plenty of focus on washing your hands. The Formula 1 grid have got a simple demonstration
How to wash your hands to prevent the spread of coronavirus, a tutorial by F1 drivers pic.twitter.com/9N68O7zhvh
— (@heitsraf) March 7, 2020
Coronavirus in Melbourne
A hotel around Albert Park has been closed off due to the coronavirus outbreak bringing fresh concerns to the race.
Last Saturday, there was a case of #COVID19 at the Albert Park Hotel in Melbourne. The re-opening is postponed and staff working on Saturday, have self-isolate for 2 weeks. https://t.co/kGASucb4YH #MsportXtra pic.twitter.com/8KFGEyu5rU
— #MsportXtra (@MsportXtra) March 10, 2020