The 2024 F1 Chinese Grand Prix kicked off today at the Shanghai International Circuit. On the first day of sprint qualifying, McLaren Racing Norris took pole position for the sprint, followed by Mercedes-Benz Hamilton and Aston Martin Alonso in second and third respectively. Sauber's Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu was 10th. The sprint race will take place tomorrow at 11 noon.
The wonderful performance of the drivers ignited the enthusiasm of the fans at the scene. In fact, the F1 Chinese Grand Prix is not only a sports event, but also a stage for cultural integration. On the track, Chinese dragons, giant pandas, Shanghai landmark Lujiazui skyline, Waibaidu Bridge, ...... These elements of strong Chinese style and Shanghainese charm make the helmets of many drivers a unique scenery on the field.
Speeding around the track at speeds of 300 kilometers per hour, every detail of the F1 car is destined to be meticulous and rigorous, even the paint of the body must be very precise, but there is one important piece of equipment that the driver can choose, and that is the helmet, so many drivers use the helmet to express their personality.
Zhou Guanyu, a Shanghai boy who went home to compete for the first time, had a helmet painting with Shanghai characteristics this time. The white background color is painted with Shanghai's representative subway line map, and thus connects the skyline of Pudong Lujiazui, Yu Garden, Waibaidu Bridge, etc.
In addition, the helmet also has Zhou Guanyu's memories of the F1 Chinese Grand Prix: "The back of it is a very meaningful photo for me, and it is also the second time in my life that I have watched the race live." Below is also a track map of our Shanghai International Racing Circuit. I just wanted to make my home debut and have this helmet. ”
In 2005, at the age of six, Zhou Guanyu watched his idol Alonso win his first China title in action, and he probably couldn't have imagined that 19 years later, he would be competing with Alonso in his hometown.
Chinese style is also taking the F1 scene by storm, and Bottas, who is also on the same team, has also released helmets with elements of the Lunar Year of the Dragon.
Because this year is 2024 is the Year of the Dragon in China, his helmet is specially designed with dragon elements, and "Year of the Dragon" is written in Chinese.
A similar idea can be found in the helmet of Mercedes team's George Russell. His specially customized helmet for the Chinese station not only has the element of a dragon, but also adds his Chinese zodiac sign - the tiger.
He said on social media that he liked the helmet very much: "I can't wait to wear it for the weekend and I hope you guys will like my helmet." ”
Williams team driver Albon's helmet is a bit "sweet". His girlfriend is a golfer from Chengdu, Sichuan, who came to China to compete this time, and simply reproduced the head of China's national treasure giant panda on the helmet, which received a lot of praise.
From today to the 21st, this top event at the Shanghai International Circuit has also attracted many fans at home and abroad to Shanghai. In addition to watching the games, many people plan to check in Shanghai's scenic spots, taste Shanghai-style food, and create more sparks of cultural exchange......
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