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Silverstone; over 3 mile laps of speed, adrenaline and nervous bladders. The British Grand Prix is one of the most exhilarating races of the Formula One calendar. Maggot’s corner is the fastest of any circuit in the world, with cars going at speeds of 180MPH as they go round! For these reasons it was vital that the Force India team carefully practiced even the smallest procedures to prepare for the race, luckily Hype Energy drinks kept them refreshed and focused. Enjoy the video!! To see more videos on motorsport, gaming and a lot more thrilling videos, visit our YouTube channel!

Florian Merckx, the newly crowned winner of the Ferrari Trofeo Pirelli Asia-Pacific Challenge jumps high into the air as he is covered with champagne after an incredible 6th win in a row to seal overall victory. A fantastic achievement and a precious memory that he will cherish for the rest of his life. The Asia Pacific Ferrari Challenge is a competition for elite drivers, racing in some of the best circuits in the world, ranging from the famous F1 track: the Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi to the notorious NASCAR circuit: the Daytona International Speedway in Florida. Two races are held in each circuit and each driver must use a Ferrari 458 Challenge Evo; a truly stunning vehicle. This year, the championship was decided on the Daytona Speedway in Florida, a track famous for its wicked high speed oval which has caught more than a few drivers off guard over the years. On the first day of racing, Florian led from the start, maneuvering magnificently to stay ahead of his biggest rival for the title, Steve Wyatt. The Belgium driver eventually won the highly contested duel and claimed his fifth win in a row. Another thrilling race was still to come, Florian drove brilliantly once again to win in style for the second time in Daytona. However, it was not all plain sailing for Florian. He was only lying in third place after the races at Sepang (more than half way though the season). Nonetheless, Florian turned on the gas in Singapore, showing great determination and resilience to defy the odds with sensational performances in the latter half of the season, winning every race in Singapore, Fuji and Daytona. He ended the championship with 254 points which was 36 points higher than his nearest rival. He also finished with the most pole positions (8) and fastest laps (9), a fantastic achievement considering there are only 14 races in the whole season! Florian beautifully summed up his emotions after a encapsulating year: "I leave this place with memories I will never forget, surrounded by incredible people that I love more than anything, and standing forever as a Champion!” Congratulations for an amazing year filled with fantastic performances, Florian! We look forward to supporting this young, upcoming and talented individual in many more racing events to come. Follow his Instagram page @florianmercx to continue following his amazing journey and follow @hypeenergydrinks for more Racing and Formula 1.  

The Hype Energy team want to congratulate our F1 partners for such a big achievement after an incredibly successful 2016 season.

Sahara Force India confirmed its fourth place finish in the constructors’ championship after an exciting Abu Dhabi GP in which Nico Hulkenberg ended his final race for the team in seventh place, just ahead of teammate Sergio Perez in eighth. It has been a very special year for many reasons. It’s been Force India's best season ever with a total tally of 173 points. During this year they have achieved a record 30 finishes within the top 10, 12 GP’s where both drivers finished in the points, two podiums and fourth position in the championship! It has been an amazing journey for Sahara Force India, after humble beginnings in 2008 when they finished 10^th, to this incredible fourth position in 2016. The team has gone above and beyond all expectations, but we are not the only ones talking about this incredible achievement. Some well known Formula 1 experts have also highlighted our F1 partners' season: "For pounds spent in F1, they are the world champions," says Sky F1's Martin Brundle. But just what is the secret of the Silverstone team's success? We have it clear! Much of the spotlight was on Nico Hülkenberg this weekend. This years Abu Dhabi GP has been his last race as a Sahara Force India driver and he said the following: "It’s great to end my time at Force India with a strong result and help the team finish fourth in the championship. Everybody deserves congratulations and big credit for the amazing job this year. I leave this team with lots of happy memories and Force India will always be a part of my life. I’ve learned a huge amount here and they have made me a better racing driver. We’ve grown up together and I’m proud of what we have achieved.” Sergio Pérez has also stolen many of the headlines as he had an absolutely stunning season, finishing in seventh position in the driver’s standings and passing the 100 points-mark during the 2016 f1 season: "It was great to finish the season with some points and to end an incredible year with a good result. Now that the season is over, I will go back to Mexico and enjoy some rest. It’s been a long and intense year and I am looking forward to some downtime with friends and family. They’re going to be happy holidays, thinking about what we have achieved this year. I’ll chill out a bit and then it’s back to work for 2017!” The Hype Energy family has seen its relationship with the motorsport world improve continuously since the announcement of the partnership with Sahara Force India in March 2015. Many of our followers are now also keen Formula 1 fans. Hype Energy Drinks is led by Global CEO, Bertrand Gachot, former racing driver of the Jordan Grand Prix Team, a predecessor of the Sahara Force India Team. This has resulted in the brand having a strong heritage within the world of Formula One. With Bertrand Gachot’s long career in motorsports serving as valuable experience, Hype Energy feels optimistic in continuously improving and developing the energetic partnership formed with Sahara Force India for years to come. Now it's time to celebrate a fantastic 2016; our congratulations go to the Sahara Force India F1 Team!!

Stay in a 5 star hotel, meet two of the best F1 drivers in the world and spend your free time in a city with the world's largest hand-loomed carpet, the fastest roller coaster, the tower with the greatest lean and the largest cluster of cultural buildings of the 21st century. Hype Energy was proud to be the holder of a competition to win all of this all inclusive trip to Abu Dhabi for two. Is there a better F1 competition in the world? We bet you can’t find one!! The competition had over 8,000 entries, 1,500 retweets and 1,000 likes on Facebook. Clearly the competition generated much excitement and the winner was eagerly anticipated. On November the second the winner was finally released! The incredibly lucky winner is Muhammed Ayman; a young, enthusiastic individual from Egypt. Muhammed was ecstatic when he found out that he would soon be hopping on a flight to Abu Dhabi to watch the climatic finish of this year’s Formula 1. Check out his Instagram page to see updates during his amazing journey at @mohamedayman995 “I can’t believe I have won. I still wonder myself how it happened as I knew there were many F1 fans from al around the world entering the competition. I can’t believe I will be able to meet such big stars in person, to visit Abi Dhabi and even attend Rihanna’s concert!!!” the winner stated. Is that a it? Will I ever have the opportunity to win such a fantastic competition again? The answer is yes!!!! Hype Energy are planning on starting loads more exciting and interesting contests and competitions in the upcoming months with more amazing prizes and rewards. Make sure you follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook so you can keep up to date with all of the new contests and perhaps next time you could be the person who is about to win incredible Hype and F1 goodies or to go on a trip of a lifetime…