Former Snowboarding God Shaun White Cannot Handle the Speed at Las Vegas Grand Prix

Published 11/22/2023, 3:20 PM EST

Those who worship at the altar of Shaun White and his snowboarding prowess have seen his divine feats. But we know little to nothing about his unique passions and pastimes. The snowboarding legend was recently seen watching the Grand Prix, a popular sport, on his Instagram account.

The Grand Prix (or GP) is a major motorsports championship. It’s a word linked with various types of racing, notably the MotoGP motorcycle racing series, and it’s often used in F1 competitions. The snowboarding superstar and his girlfriend were seen recently watching the Grand Prix in Las Vegas.

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On November 19, 2023, the Las Vegas Grand Prix took place, and it was exciting to see the numerous racers compete with their top-of-the-line F1 vehicles from well-known automakers. Shaun, who is a member of the F1 fan group, brought his actress girlfriend, Nina Dobrev, and are seen enjoying the event together in his Instagram stories.

In the narrative, Shaun exits a fast automobile while wearing a protective helmet. He was being recorded by Nina. He seems to be experiencing an adrenaline rush, and he exclaims like a kid, “190, oh wow, 190, oh my god.” From what he saw and how he reacted, it was presumed he was a passenger in the automobile as it accelerated to its top speed of 190 mph. Now, many may be wondering: Did Shaun enter the racing world after quitting competitive snowboarding?

Unfortunately for the crowd, the answer was no; he was not at the wheel of the suburban automobile. One of the expert drivers from the McLaren squad gave Shaun a spin in the supercar. Once unheard of, an event called Hot Lap has made it feasible for fans to ride in a high-performance vehicle around Formula One race courses.

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Speed thrills, Shaun White and his McLaren experience

A hot lap is a ride in a high-performance vehicle that is available at the racetrack. A trained driver will take you on a high-speed lap of the course. When Shaun got out of the vehicle, Nina said, “Told You,” on camera. That’s because Nina had done the hot lap with Tony Kanaan, a McLaren Indy racing driver, before Shaun got to experience the thrills of going at that speed.

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Renowned snowboarder Shaun White displayed his passion for speed during the Las Vegas Grand Prix. His high-speed encounter, documented in an Instagram story, featured a thrilling McLaren ride at 190 mph.

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Soham Patel is a sports writer at EssentiallySports with a diverse range of interests. Currently pursuing his Bachelors in Mass Communication and Journalism from a reputed institute, Soham has been an avid contributor to the world of writing. He brings a professional perspective to his coverage of US sports.

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Former Snowboarding God Shaun White Cannot Handle the Speed at Las Vegas Grand Prix

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Speed thrills, Shaun White and his McLaren experience