For a long time, there has been this debate going on about whether F1 is better than NASCAR or vice-versa. Although this topic is very much subjective and there would be no conclusion, it’s always amazing to see the comparison. Recently, the Haas F1 duo also experienced the difference between the two sports.
The American F1 team Haas also owns a NASCAR team, Stewart-Haas Racing. The Haas F1 duo, Kevin Magnussen and Mick Schumacher, recently went to North Carolina. There the F1 pros got their chance to get their hands on different motorsport.
TURN the speakers up and ENJOY! 🔊
We know Kevin and Mick sure did 😊#HaasF1 pic.twitter.com/zOnVRNdmnD
— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) May 18, 2022
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Along with the K-Mag and Mick, the NASCAR drivers Chase Briscoe, Cole Custer, and Riley Herbst. The NASCAR pros were there to show the rookies how to drive a NASCAR car. Undoubtedly, it was pretty fascinating to see K-Mag and Schumi Jr along with the NASCAR drivers.
Fans react to Kevin & Mick’s crossover to NASCAR
When the American F1 team revealed the collaboration between the Haas f1 and NASCAR teams, the internet was on fire as fans were also thrilled to see this unexpected. So, the fans didn’t wait for a second to showcase their reactions to this unique collaboration. Fans are delighted to see the F1 drivers driving the NASCARs cars so well.
I think it's so cool to see the cross over & have drivers like Kevin & Mick get an inside view of our world in #NASCAR & you can truly see they appreciate & respect our world. Just as we admire what they do & at the end of the day we are all RACE fans of all the series. 👍🏽👍🏽
— Gary (@Kid67y) May 18, 2022
I want to see laptimes I have a feeling they are genuinely quicker than ware and mcleod
— verschoor supremacy (@VERSCho0r20) May 17, 2022
Hopefully this stops the debate between motorsports and allows everyone to just cherish that motorsports seem to be on the rise once again!
— David BRISTOL WINNERS OH MY GOSH WOOOOO!!! (@18kylebuschfan2) May 17, 2022
gotta love KMag's racing spirit. Shows up for some NASCAR tests and a fun media day and is immediately like "I want to drive this and we will figure out the rest as we go".
— elise (@zanysatsuma) May 17, 2022
I think he's smiling more because these cars are just like undriveable bricks on wheels. Enormous engines, little grip. A hand full as you can see from the driver.
— Frederique Rijsdijk (@rijsdijk) May 19, 2022
Look at the focus in the eyes. Man, he was in to it.
— russell (@RustySW) May 18, 2022
How was the Haas F1 duo’s NASCAR experience?
The F1 duo visited their American base to get the taste of NASCAR. However, K-Mag and Mick were scared to get in the car, but they were also thrilled about the new experience. But the Dane asked his younger teammate to go for the thrill ride together. He said, “Let’s do it together,” and Mick agreed with Kevin.
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At first, the NASCAR pros gave both the drivers a hot lap to teach them the ways of NASCAR. Then Kevin and Mick went together for a spin in the Haas NASCAR car. But, the two drivers mentioned the differences in the weight, downforce, and braking of the F1 and the NASCAR cars.
After K-Mag took Schumacher for a spin, the young German said how scared he was during the first two laps. Mick said, “I was scared for my life, the first two laps.” It seems even the Danish man noticed the fear in his teammate. Kevin said, “I thought you were.” But eventually, they both said it was enjoyable.
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