Before getting down to business at the Circuit Of The Americas, both Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo swapped grid for grid iron, taking part in an American Football practice session at Del Valle High School, home of the Cardinals.

Located 10 minutes from COTA, football is a serious business at Del Valle, with a stadium that seats around 7,500 people. Max and Daniel were kitted out in bespoke Red Bull Racing gear and went through a full two hours of practice as the sun went down over Austin. They warmed up with high kicks before moving on to field goal attempts, evasion drills, throwing and receiving – all encouraged by some highly energetic cheerleading.

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