Star Quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Tight End Travis Kelce Share Insightful Tips for Alpine Racing Duo Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan
Letting the F1 Pole Position Chat Up with NFL MVPs
Pro athletes don't always have the chance to learn from their peers at the top. Yet, Alpine F1's drivers Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan scored a rare chance to grab some wisdom from NFL stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
Kansas City's golden pair – QB Mahomes and WR Kelce – are part owners of Alpine F1, alongside Masters champ Rory McIlroy and actors Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds.
Before this weekend's Miami Grand Prix, the drivers shared with Page Six what they've picked up from their conversions with Mahomes and Kelce.
Keen on NFL players' downtime, Doohan was curious about how they manage their time away from the field.
"Picking those brains helps us understand the differences in how much time we're spending working and relaxing," Doohan said.
It's freakin' awesome to have these superstar owners, with both Mahomes and Kelce showing genuine interest in the team, not just showing up for races here and there.
Meanwhile, Gasly talked to Kelce about dealing with the limelight and the importance of staying grounded with a solid support system.
Gasly found Kelce's chat a real character, while Mahomes seemed to dig the fact that Alpine's values line up with his investment ideals.
These chats gave both drivers some valuable insights:
- Pressure Management: Mahomes revealed strategies to handle public attention and internal pressures that aid in maintaining mental resilience. He underlined the significance of strong support systems to cope with off-track challenges [2][4].
- Total Commitment: Doohan learned about shared dedication to physical fitness, setting goals, and maintaining a disciplined approach to the sport [2][4]. Conversations around training regimens and recovery methods brought the pros closer in understanding the rigorous demands of global competition.
- Differences between Sports: Mahomes and Kelce shared insights into their football-specific travel schedules, competition frequency, and downtime management, which were enlightening for Doohan in grasping global athletic challenges [2][3].
- Investing Beyond Sport: Gasly and Kelce discussed the essence of maintaining a support system to stay grounded amidst fame, while Mahomes talked about the importance of aligning their investments with Alpine's shared values of teamwork and growth [1][2]. These hands-on investors offered more than just sports advice.
- Alpine F1's drivers, Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan, gained insights from NFL stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, who are partially owners of the team, particularly about common dedication to physical fitness, setting goals, and maintaining a disciplined approach to their respective sports.
- Travis Kelce offered advice on managing pressure and staying grounded amidst fame to Alpine F1 driver Pierre Gasly, emphasizing the importance of a strong support system.
- Kansas City Chief's tight end, Travis Kelce, shared insights into the football-specific nature of travel schedules, competition frequency, and downtime management with Alpine F1 driver Jack Doohan, shedding light on global athletic challenges.
- Both Pierre Gasly and Travis Kelce discussed investments beyond sports, highlighting the significance of aligning their investments with shared values of teamwork and growth, inspired by their respective roles in Alpine F1.
