Source:REUTERS/Mark Peterson
[Saba Sports News] This weekend, the F1 Shanghai Grand Prix is set to begin, and drivers from various teams have already arrived in China. Before the main race starts, everyone has entered “shopping” mode. For example, George Russell went to the Bund to take pictures while wearing traditional Chinese attire, and Lando Norris took a detour to Hong Kong to buy antique cameras.
In addition to shopping, the drivers also can’t avoid participating in some business collaborations, such as the uniquely Chinese practice of live-streaming sales. Among them, McLaren driver Oscar Piastri and Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc appeared in a Puma live stream, selling products alongside celebrities Henry Lau and Krien. From Puma’s poster, Piastri and Leclerc can be considered recognized heartthrobs in the F1 paddock, and standing next to the two stars, they certainly hold their own. Besides the Puma event, Piastri is also involved in a live stream for TUMI luggage, making for a packed schedule, earning him the title of an F1 workhorse.
The editor believes that on the track, drivers wear helmets and their appearances are hidden from view. However, through shopping channel live streams, their handsome sides can be clearly seen, and whether or not people buy items is not the main concern.