A petrolhead took his real-life F1 car for a thrilling spin through the fresh snow in France.

Frederic Laneshoa, a passionate racecar fan from Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, drove his red and white single-seater along a snow-covered road, expertly handling the slippery surface.

Footage shows the motor racing enthusiast navigating the winter conditions with precision on January 11, days after a severe cold snap swept across the country.

The extreme weather, linked to Storm Goretti, had caused the cancellation of more than 100 flights at Charles de Gaulle Airport and around 40 at Orly, while Eurostar services were also disrupted.

Officials reported that three off-piste skiers were killed in avalanches in the French Alps on Sunday, following three similar deaths the previous day, bringing the weekend toll to six.

Formula 1 cars rank among the fastest and most technologically advanced racing vehicles worldwide. The sport began in the early 1950s and has since grown into a global spectacle celebrated for its cutting-edge engineering and fierce competition.

The cars can reach speeds beyond 220 mph (approximately 354 km/h) and accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 2 to 3 seconds.