“Nicest Guy Ever”: Despite His Netflix Cup Tragedy, Max Homa Relives His Fast-Paced F1 ‘Dream Team’ Camaraderie

This year Netflix introduced a one-of-a-kind cup including four F1 drivers from docuseries Formula 1: Drive to Survive and four PGA Tour professional golfers from Full Swing. In the quartet, Max Homa was one member. He was paired with Formula 1 driver Alexander Albon from Williams Racing.

The Netflix Cup had Alex Albon and Max Homa against Pierre Gasly and Tony Finau as Collin Morikawa withdrew at the eleventh hour. The duo could not win the cup, however, they built a nice camaraderie in a short period as the latest updates from Homa’s social media give an insight into the closeness of the pair.

Max Homa visits the Las Vegas Grand Prix

The Netflix Cup was telecasted live on 16th November and the pairs of F1 Drivers and pro-golfer were fighting against each other in an 8-hole format. The scramble format was adapted to get F1 drivers’ involvement in the game.

In the match between Max Homa and Alex Albon vs Pierre Gasly and Tony Finau, on the 8th hole, Homa and Albon struggled to the lead away from their opponent and lost the match. The cup was at last won by Homa’s pal Justin Thomas and F1 Driver Carlos Sainz.

However, the pairing of the two athletes resulted in a budding friendship. While Albon is racing at the Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix, Homa decides to pay him a visit. The pair had a reunion moment as Homa shared the photos on his Instagram story and called Albon the “Nicest guy ever.”

While also thanking the F1 Driver for everything; Albon let him sit in his car. The Nedbank Golf Challenge winner recalled the “Netflix dream team” and posed for photos of Albon and other Netflix Cup team members.

The day before Max Homa arrived in America

Before teeing it at the Netflix Cup, Max Homa won his first title on the European Tour. The American won the African Major, the Nedbank Golf Challenge hosted by Gary Players in Sun City. The magnificent showcase of performance by Homa gave him the maiden victory.

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However, he then posted an update of arriving jetlagged and “tired” yet excited for the Netflix Cup. Though he lost the cup, his pal Justin Thomas gained the trophy. So, it was a win-win for the golf duo. One won the Golf Challenge and the other won the Netflix Cup. The duo will be seen playing at another televised golf series next year at TGL.

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