A radio message from Max Verstappen, Red Bull driver and four-time Formula 1 champion, has caught everyone’s attention after the qualifying session of the Dutch GP held in Zandvoort.
During the qualifying session, Verstappen made a humorous prediction about a possible complaint from his Mercedes rival, George Russell. As the drivers left the pit lane, Verstappen commented: ‘We probably see George crying on the radio about the pit exit, but it wasn’t dangerous at all.’
In the end, Russell did not make any complaint as Verstappen had anticipated. The comment has generated a large number of reactions on social media, with many fans having fun with the joke. Some pointed out that Verstappen’s humor is well received, while others claimed it might not have been so funny if the situation had been reversed.
Additionally, some fans noted it was a bit awkward for Verstappen when Russell’s radio was activated and he only asked about the weather.
In the qualifying session, Lando Norris from McLaren secured pole position and will be alongside Russell on the front row of the grid. Verstappen, on the other hand, qualified seventh and his teammate, Liam Lawson, who has replaced the injured Isack Hadjar, will start in eighth place.
The Dutch GP will be held this coming Sunday, August 23, at 15:00 local time (14:00 UK time).
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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