- Daniel Ricciardo trained in the gym with UFC star Max Holloway
- Unusual preparation for the F1 race in Las Vegas this weekend
- The last race in Sin City was in 1982, and the excitement is at a fever pitch
Concerned fans feared Daniel Ricciardo could re-injure his hand after training with former UFC champion Max Holloway this week.
A series of images were posted Instagram on Thursday I showed the two athletes hard at work during a gym session – and it didn’t take long for the reactions to circulate online worldwide.
It also comes ahead of Las Vegas hosting an F1 race this Sunday (5pm, AEDT), with anticipation at fever pitch after a 41-year absence.
Ricciardo will be on the grid for AlphaTauri where he will look to improve on his current status of 17th in the standings.
Training closely with Holloway was typical for the brash Aussie, but as he suffered a hand injury in October, his legion of fans feared it would be sporting déjà vu.
Concerned fans feared Daniel Ricciardo could potentially re-injure his hand after training with former UFC identity Max Holloway this week
Max Holloway took on Aussie Alex Volkanovski at UFC 276 earlier this year – and was outclassed in the Octagon
After starting the F1 season as a reserve driver, Ricciardo is now 17th in the standings and represents AlphaTauri
“Be careful with your hand Danny,” one fan posted in response to the images.
Another said: ‘Take it easy, we don’t want to see another breakup.’
Meanwhile, Kylie Minogue headlined the opening ceremony in Sin City this week, including Tiësto, John Legend, Keith Urban and Steve Aoki also perform.
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton soaked up the atmosphere and looked sharp in a stylish black overcoat, black boots and soft black and orange tones.
Las Vegas officials also revealed that the famed Sphere has been taken over by this weekend’s Grand Prix and will be used for driver introductions, live pole positions and fans around the track.
“Sphere’s Exosphere not only complements the Las Vegas Strip Circuit, it takes it to new heights, making every round a captivating experience for fans who attend and watch on TV worldwide,” said Emily Prazer, Chief Commercial Officer of the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
‘View real-time pole positions, exciting podium celebrations and a dynamic showcase of all 20 drivers and their iconic cars depicted larger than life.
‘We are happy that Sphere is central to the race weekend.’