Jannik Sinner’s Wimbledon run keeps getting in the way of his F1 fandom

It’s a tremendously fascinating time in Formula One right now. Silly season is in full effect as Max Verstappen flirts with leaving Red Bull for Mercedes while George Russell attempts to keep his seat with the silver arrows. Meanwhile, McLaren remains the best car on the track while Lewis Hamilton tries to make his new ride with Ferrari work out.

That’s the backdrop for this weekend’s showdown at Silverstone, one of F1’s crown jewels, and Jannik Sinner would love almost nothing more than to catch the action at the track while he’s in London. Unfortunately, the No. 1 men’s tennis player in the world just keeps winning at Wimbledon and it’s getting in the way.

After defeating Pedro Martinez in straight sets to reach the fourth round at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Sinner was asked how he’d be able to manage his schedule with one of the most important races on the F1 calendar.

The answer: Not well!

“I will manage my practice sessions around the race.”

Jannik Sinner will be locked in to the @F1 at Silverstone tomorrow 🏎️#Wimbledonpic.twitter.com/i0PCqkMqAj

— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 5, 2025

While the rest of us are putting our feet up to watch the action at Silverstone, Sinner will be back at work on a Sunday to win a major title of his own. All in all, it’s a pretty fair trade.

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