OpinionF1 Unlocked
PALMER: After his home race heartbreak, Perez needs three clean races to fend off Ricciardo threat
Former F1 Driver
Jolyon PalmerRacing at home always gives you an extra buzz. You feel the support of the crowd and whilst there are usually a few more PR activations to do in the build up to the weekend, the energy you get from having so much support is exciting, as well as being able to entertain friends and family that don’t often get the chance to see the action up close.
Not all drivers have a home Grand Prix of course. I was lucky enough to have Silverstone, a track I love, but I was also a Brit racing alongside Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button. It’s fair to say that most of the crowd weren’t there purely for me!
YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE
Feature FACTS AND STATS: Tsunoda bags best qualifying of the year, as RB get two cars into Q3 at their home race
News Norris says he needed ‘one or two more laps’ after agonisingly missing out on Imola victory to Verstappen
Report Verstappen holds off thrilling late charge from Norris to win Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
Video RACE START: Watch the getaway from Imola as Verstappen fends off the McLarens and Ferraris