I feel that one of my duties as an F1 fan is to inform the rest of the world of the beautiful men hidden beneath helmets and coveralls.

Thankfully, the photo I used yesterday for Mark Webber’s win at Monaco may have shown some others here at Aerys the light.

Consider this your introduction to the wonderful world of Grand Prix racing drivers. There are many more to come, my friends.

Mark is the sixth winner in six races for Formula 1, although it’s his team’s second race win this year. Red Bull has been the constructor’s champion for the past two years. The Australian also enjoys mountain biking, although he has had bad luck in it as well as in racing over the years. Clearly it hasn’t negatively affected Mark.

Monaco is known for its glitz and glamour, with the drivers even getting involved. The fashion shows may be the second best part of the racing if you’re not there. (I’m sure yacht parties come second if you’re actually there.)

From left: Jean-Eric Vergne of France, Bruno Senna of Brazil, and Esteban Gutierrez of Mexico. Gutierrez is a GP2 driver, a feeder series for Formula 1.

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