Nico Hulkenberg, who is making a switch from Haas to Sauber next year, is spending the time off with his family. He shared a cute photo on his Instagram page with his daughter, wife and family dog on a plane, wishing all his followers Merry Christmas.

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen is not taking a break from racing even during the festive season. He has never hidden his desire to create his own GT3 team and prior to this launch, scheduled for 2025, the Red Bull driver tested the Ferrari 296 GT3 at Portimao.

Valtteri Bottas, who recently announced his return to Mercedes as a reserve driver, knows a different kind of wheels as well and is spending his time off in Australia with his girlfriend, Tiffany Cromwell, who is a professional cyclist.

Alpine driver, Pierre Gasly, who finished tenth in the championship, experienced flying a Boeing 787 at Qatar Airways simulator.

Championship runner-up Lando Norris enjoyed some snow in Switzerland before heading to home England for Christmas.

George Russell loves to try new stuff as well as to spend time with his girlfriend Carmen Mundt. They went together to Sierra Nevada in Spain and enjoyed a few days of skiing.

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, on the other hand, prefers warmer weather and spend a few days in Mexico with his brother Arthur. Afternoon full of golf was an essential part of the trip.