The start. It’s tension; excitement; pressure; ritual; preparation; anticipation. A few peaceful moments set to explode into first corner mayhem followed by hours pushing the utter limits.
If you’re Kimi Raikkonen, modern incarnation of the class, character and charisma of the old guard, it’s time for a snooze.
This short film revels in those few moments before the start of a race, checking in with legends of Formula 1 to see what they get up to as they prepare, head out to the grid and wait for the red lights to go out. Check it out, and enjoy.
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