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Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso are the only two F1 drivers who currently own a private jet, although we know Lewis Hamilton sold his a few years ago to improve his carbon footprint. Below, PlanetF1.com looks at F1 drivers and the private jets they own, or have owned, over the years.

Air ? Flying the F1 Cars across Continents For air transportation, the cargo leaves 7-9 days before the race weekend. Engine manufacturers move the engines separately, while tire makers transport the tires. The process involves over 10 custom-made containers, which also carry fuel, totaling a weight of 30,000 Kg.

The machines and most of the team travel on charter flights, several trucks and even container ships across the world. However, the big names behind the wheel need to maximize their time. As a result, they'll often fly on their own private jet, a chartered plane or even hitch a ride with the team boss.

Many F1 drivers use private jets to travel across the world to Grand Prix races, with some private jets contracted to specific F1 teams.

Essential race equipment is flown from race to race in cargo planes, with teams sharing space on a chartered flight. Formula 1 cars, which are made up of over 5,000 different pieces, are meticulously packed up onto pallets and reassembled in the garage by the mechanics upon arriving at the track.

Formula 1 cars are always transported by road or charter flight. Road transportation involves boxing up the cars and placing them inside the truck on elevated platforms in a way that cushions and stops any movement that could damage the cars.

The simple answer is yes they do. F1 drivers can relieve themselves during races on the off chance that they need to but many have strongly claimed that they wait until they return to the paddock.