The formula 1 performed the traditional “Secret Santa Claus” among the pilots who ran in the 2025 season and shared the video in which all the runners can be seen opening their gifts and trying to guess who their gift was. “Invisible Friend”. It appears in the funny compilation Franco Colapinto with his Christmas present and it became apparent what present he had to give.
The 22-year-old Argentine wore the pink Alpine T-shirt and a blue Santa hat. “I have to guess. I don’t think that’s fair enough because some people I know know who they are. It’s someone from Red Bull.”said Colapinto when opening the package that contained a doll popwhich are characterized by their head being larger than their body.
“Oh my god, it’s so cute. I would like to have one of these of mine. I’m going to install it in my car to see if it brings me luck.. He has a nice big head and I don’t think the helmet will fit in there. But look, he has a bit of flexibility in his neck. Thanks, Yuki!” Franco concluded by thanking the Japanese Tsunodafrom Red Bullwho was his “secret Santa Claus”.

On his part Colapinto He had to give a gift Oliver Bearman. The 20-year-old Brit who is part of the team haasopened his package and discovered a black T-shirt with special print. “This is very light. It is very well packaged. I don’t know who the pilot is who wrapped this gift.” I wonder who gave this to me. It’s an angry Argentine bear. I wonder who gave me the Argentine bear. Could it have been the Argentine F1 driver by chance? It’s a great gift, Franco. Thank you very much”replied the Londoner, showing off his Bear (Bear in English) shirt with a cap and an Argentina jersey with Bearman’s number 87.
Among other gifts Alex Albon from Williams receive a recipe book with typical foods Spain that he gave him Fernando Alonso. “My favorite food is paella,” replied the Brit, who then complained because his recipe book only contained a few photos. The Aston Martin driver, however, remained in the back of his mind a stick what he gave Nico Hulkenberg. “I think I’ll use it to beat him when we meet in Monaco. Thanks, I think it’ll be useful in a while, but not now.”said the 44-year-old Spaniard. For his part, the Sauber driver received a German national team T-shirt with his last name on the back, courtesy of George Russell.

Speaking of which Pierre Gaslycompanion of Colapinto At Alpine he received a set of accessories (balls, socks and a headband) to play paddle tennis. The Frenchman suspected it was his invisible friend Kimi Antonellias the gift was delivered in a bag with the colors of the Italian team.
THE OTHER GIFTS FROM SANTA SURPRISE FROM F1:
– George Russell received from Charles Leclerc A picture from a race where the Monegasque driver overtakes him in a curve.
– Charles Leclerc received from Pierre Gasly a book in French called “How to Be a Good Husband? The Guide Approved by a Million Women.”
– Kimi Antonelli received from Lando Norris a pillow with his face and Michael Jordan’s 23 shirt next to a Lego of Ayrton Senna’s McLaren.
– Lando Norris received a poster of Alex Albon when she started working as a pilot and tour guide in Thailand.
– Carlos Sainz He received a pair of bracelets and a headband in the colors of the Spanish flag, as well as a comb. His invisible friend was Isaac Hajar.

– Isaac Hajar received an alarm clock from his teammate Liam Lawson. The New Zealand pilot received a tripod for taking selfies and a book called “How to make a Tik Tok every day” as a gift. Oliver Bearman.
– Yuki Tsunoda received from Gabriel Bortoleto a table tennis set that included a net and rackets. The Brazilian was presented with a book of French cuisine recipes courtesy of Esteban Ocon.
– Esteban Ocon This included the card game “Uno”, a special edition with drawings of Spiderman. He also received a Spider-Man toy from Oscar Piastri.
– Oscar Piastri received a bar of chocolate and a pair of socks from Lance Stroll. Meanwhile, the Canadian was gifted with sunscreen, beach palettes and a sun hat by Carlos Sainz.