Star Quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Tight End Travis Kelce Provide Wise Guidance to Formula One Drivers Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan from Alpine Team
In the world of professional sports, it's not common for top athletes to swap advice with peers from different sports. However, that's exactly what's happening with Alpine's Formula 1 drivers, Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan, who've been lucky enough to pick the brains of two NFL megastars – Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
These two football stars are part of Alpine Formula 1's ownership group, which also includes Masters champ Rory McIlroy, Rob McElhenney, and Ryan Reynolds.
Before the upcoming Miami Grand Prix, the drivers shared with Page Six what they've gleaned from their interactions with Mahomes and Kelce.
Doohan was intrigued by the schedules of NFL players and how the Chiefs stars manage their time off the field. "It's insightful to understand the differences and time differences between how much time we work compared to NFL players," Doohan said.
Gasly, on the other hand, spoke with Kelce about handling the spotlight and the importance of having family around to keep things grounded. It's great to have such highly-respected names on board, according to Gasly, who's faced his fair share of criticism this season.
It's refreshing to see the Mahomes and Kelce going beyond just being part of Alpine's ownership and getting more involved with the team, attending races, and offering advice. While no specific advice or insights have been publicly reported, their involvement in the team is noteworthy.
[1] - There seems to be no concrete evidence of Patrick Mahomes sharing advice or insights with the Alpine Formula 1 drivers. His involvement with the team is primarily as an investor, and while he may attend races and interact with the drivers, no formal statements or interviews detailing his advice have been reported.
[1] Patrick Mahomes' advice to the Alpine Formula 1 drivers, unlike that of Travis Kelce, remains informal and unreported, with his involvement mostly centered on his role as an investor in the team, rather than as a coach or mentor.
[2] Despite the lack of clear-cut advice from Mahomes, Travis Kelce has shared his experiences on handling the spotlight and the importance of family with Alpine's Formula 1 driver, Pierre Gasly, who appreciates the guidance, given the criticism he's faced this season.
[3] Among the sports represented in Alpine Formula 1's ownership group, American Football stands out, with the inclusion of two NFL stars – Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. Their presence, though not primarily as coaches, offers a unique blend of experience and perspective to the team.
[4] Jack Doohan, on the other hand, has taken an interest in how NFL players manage their time off the field, learning about the differences and time difference between their workload and that of NFL players, offering a cross-sport comparison and potential insights into work-life balance.
