What F1 stars will get up to during summer break

After Hungary last weekend, the F1 circus has taken a well-deserved break for three weeks, before it all resumes with the European GP at Valencia’s new street circuit on 24 August.

So what will the star drivers get up to on their hols? Grid Crasher will tell you, after the jump…

Fernando Alonso
Chilling out with WAG Raquel del Rosario at their home in Geneva - he may let her choose a destination for a short break. Nando revealed he’ll be rooting for buddy Rafael Nadal in the Olympic men’s tennis tournament, as well as the Spanish cyclists.

Lewis Hamilton
Will stick to his fitness programme and may also find the time to visit girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger in Los Angeles. Like most other drivers, Lewis has said he will keep half an eye on the Olympics.

Heikki Kovalainen
With memories of his maiden GP win still fresh in his mind, Kovi has returned to his hometown of Suomussalmi in Finland, where he’s relaxing with family and friends. That includes an annual kart race. The Finn will also find the time to watch compatriot Tero Pitkämäki compete in the men’s javelin in Beijing.

Kimi Raikkonen
Like Kovi, Kimi is recharging his batteries by spending time with friends and family in Finland. In 2007, he came back much stronger after the summer break, so it’ll be interesting to see if the same is true this season.

Felipe Massa, Rubens Barrichello and Nelsinho Piquet
The three Brazilians are all massive football fans, and will keep a close eye on Ronaldinho and co’s progress in the Olympics.

Timo Glock
Will spend one week in California and also keep his eye on the wheeled Olympic sports.

Nick Heidfeld
Quick Nick is a big sports fan and will watch a lot of Olympic action at his family’s home on Lake Zurich. He admitted he would have liked to be a basketball player - if he was taller.

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