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Maxing Out Lockdown LifeWe check in with Max to see how he’s spending his time until the season starts.
Back in February, Max was pumped to get the 2020 season underway, testing had gone well and he was pleased with the RB16, but then the world changed and lockdown life began.
So, after three months of being at home what has Max been up to and how’s he been keeping himself occupied? “This is the longest break I’ve had from racing since I started karting, so it’s strange, but I’m trying to make the best of the situation and I’m luckier than many people who are struggling at the moment,” said Max.
It’s no secret that when Max isn’t racing, he’s racing. By that we mean that when he’s not on the track in person, he’s on the simulator racing with his friends and competitors online. During the last three months, Max showed what a skilled online racer he is.
He was invited by Red Bull Holden Racing Team to join the s for a double header, which consisted of four races in two locations in one day. On that day he took three second place finishes and as always with Max he keeps wanting to improve. “At the start of lockdown I was online every day and I had a lot of races, so I had to practice. I’m also trying to get my rating up so I can race in a higher tier. I have to put the hours in to be competitive – even to maybe get a top 20 finish. That’s how competitive it is.”
With the season now just two weeks away, Max has turned his full attention to his fitness regime and ensuring he is race ready. “They were very strict in Monaco on how long you were allowed to be outside for at the start of lockdown, so I had all my exercise stuff at home – and with my trainer now here with me – it’s working really well."
"I’ve got rowing and skiing machines and I’ve also got my Wattbike, bands and weights at home. I installed the bike in the living room so I have the TV on and it kills an hour – I’d say I’ve nearly finished Netflix,” explained Max. “It’s good now that I can get out on the bike or go for a run to mix up the training and I’m feeling good.”
By his own admission, Max isn’t the greatest lover of cooking, but he’s been fortunate with the amenities close to where he lives. “I have food in the house but a few of the good restaurants are open and they have been delivering, so it’s worked pretty well and I have been lucky.”
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The season will be here before we know it, and Max is excited about the prospect of the Red Bull Ring being the first race of the season, taking place on Sunday 5 July. “I am excited, I’m fit and ready to go. I’m pleased we’re starting in Austria as I of course liked the last two race results there, but nobody really knows who will be on top this year as it is such a strange start and it has been so long since testing. It’s going to be an exciting start for the fans at home, so hopefully we can put on a good show for them.”
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