Reigning world champion Max Verstappen and Scuderia AlphaTauri’s Yuki Tsunoda went head-to-head in 900 horsepower V8 machines however, instead of duelling in F1, they travelled to the Florida Everglades for a unique hit of the swamp buggy racing. Here is all you need to know:
This weekend’s Miami Grand Prix is the first F1 race to ever be held in the American city with Dutchman Verstappen and Japanese driver Tsunoda heading two hours west to the city of Naples before the fifth stop of the 2022 season to enjoy a different form of high-octane competition.
Verstappen, 24, said:
I was a bit shocked because I’d never seen something like it, but actually, when I tried it, it was really cool. It’s pretty amazing to drive one of these. It’s so different from what we are used to and something I’ve never seen before in my life and to jump into it for the first time and feel what the car is doing is pretty impressive. I’ve driven quite a few different types of cars, but this is another level for sure.
Tsunoda, 21, revealed:
Swamp buggy racing was definitely the first time in my life, and I super enjoyed it – a solid day. Driving the buggy was like a jet ski; you can’t turn the car when you are full throttle, but it was easier than expected and I was able to adapt quite quickly.
