Padel fever has hit Formula 1
Padel is becoming more and more popular among the Formula 1 drivers.
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have been seen playing together recently. Piastri has also been seen playing against Alex Albon. It sparked a hilarious online war of words between the two about who was the best padel player.
In the podcast, Stompcast with Alex Georg, McLaren driver Oscar Piastri admits that the competition on the padel court sometimes gets the better of him and that the drivers probably take it too seriously. But he also gives his take on why it is so popular.
According to Oscar Piastri, the appeal of padel extends beyond the thrill of competition. He believes it's a fantastic way to stay active between races, keeping your heart rate up and adrenaline pumping. It's a healthy and enjoyable way for drivers to maintain their fitness levels.
In another recent interview, Max Verstappen revealed that he has tried several times to lure Mercedes driver George Russell onto the padel court, but the Briton is sticking—so far—to the regular workout in the training room.