Before the British Formula 1 Grand Prix, the traditional parade of drivers on full-size cars assembled from LEGO parts will once again take place. However, not all racers consider this initiative successful.
The harshest critic of the show was the reigning four-time world champion Max Verstappen. Speaking to journalists, the Red Bull driver stated that such a format does not correspond to the championship's image.
After all, we are Formula 1 drivers. I don't think we should look like children or clowns who deliberately crash into each other.
According to the Dutchman, a traditional parade on a truck platform, where drivers can communicate with each other and greet fans, would be much more appropriate before the start of the race.
The LEGO parade first took place during last year's Miami Grand Prix and quickly became one of the most talked-about events of the weekend. At that time, the racers actively competed with each other in small electric cars, each assembled from approximately 28 thousand LEGO parts. As a result, several cars were seriously damaged, and the track was literally covered with plastic construction elements.
The organizers drew conclusions. For the current season, the cars received a reinforced structure and a protective bumper around the perimeter, resembling karting cars. In addition, if earlier one car was used by two team drivers at once, now each driver will receive their own car. The maximum speed of such cars is about 25 km/h (15.5 mph).
Not all participants share Verstappen's opinion. McLaren driver Lando Norris, on the contrary, admitted that he is looking forward to the parade.
I like that it's something unusual. If everything goes safely and everyone behaves normally, it will be a great show.
Lewis Hamilton is also not a fan of the LEGO parade, although the seven-time world champion did not specify the reasons for his attitude.
History shows that Formula 1 is increasingly experimenting with formats of interaction with fans. Some drivers consider such shows a successful way to make the championship closer to the audience, while others believe that such entertainment should not overshadow the sporting component of the race weekend.
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