Season prep, karting chaos and Monte-Carlo Masters meet-ups – what F1 drivers have been up to during early April Without any races this month, how have the drivers been spending their extra free time? Take a sneak peek into the life of the drivers off grid... With three race weekends complete under the brand-new regulations, and no racing on the calendar until May, the drivers have had the rare opportunity to review the opening chapter of the 2026 season – and to prepare themselves for what promises to be a thrilling return in Miami in three weeks' time. Despite the lack of on-track action, so far April has been anything but quiet for the drivers. From whizzing round local karting tracks, spending precious time at home with their loved ones, bumping into one another at sporting events, or even hopping behind the wheel to compete again – it’s not in the driver's nature to slow down! Staying ready Of course, the hard work never stops. Whilst racing has paused, the drivers are still clocking plenty of hours in the gym and the simulator as they concentrate on fine-tuning themselves ahead of May’s return to action in Miami. But for Franco Colapinto, April comes with an extra special item on the agenda. The Alpine man took to social media to announce a roadshow exhibition – a one-of-a-kind event set to take place on the streets of Buenos Aires. At the end of April, Colapinto will get behind the wheel of a 2012 E20 Formula 1 Car, an old Lotus with an Alpine livery, in his home city, in front of his home crowd – it's set to be something special! A reunion at the Monte-Carlo Masters When you live in Monaco, the Monte-Carlo Masters tournament is your home event... and it