Max Verstappen is facing his critics head-on with strong words following his Spa GP qualifying triumph.
- Verstappen dominated the Belgian GP qualifying at Spa, setting the fastest lap by 0.595 seconds.
- Critics questioned his late-night sim-racing sessions, but Verstappen proved them wrong on the track.
- After qualifying at Spa, he told doubters to ‘f*** off’ for questioning his preparation methods.
- Despite qualifying first, Verstappen will start from 11th due to a grid penalty.
Max Verstappen has once again told his critics to ‘f*** off’ after his impressive showing at the Belgian Grand Prix qualifying. He dominated the session, clocking the fastest lap even in challenging, rain-soaked conditions.
The reigning F1 World Champion faced backlash following the Hungarian Grand Prix, where he finished fifth and lashed out at his Red Bull team over the radio. Critics, including Sky F1 commentator David Croft, suggested his late-night sim-racing session contributed to his poor performance.
Verstappen defended his sim-racing hobby, stating it helped him prepare for the wet conditions at Spa. He stated, ‘Last week I drove in the rain a lot in the simulator here at Spa. Being on the sim is not so bad after all, while most people are nagging about that. They can all f*** off!’
Despite securing pole position, Verstappen will start Sunday’s race from 11th due to a 10-place grid penalty for a new engine. Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko expressed confidence in Verstappen’s ability to make a comeback, noting his impressive performances even with penalties in previous races.
Lewis Hamilton added fuel to the fire, saying Verstappen should ‘act like a World Champion.’ However, Verstappen’s dominance at Spa and his confident retort show he’s unphased by the criticism. Marko praised Verstappen’s consistency and the McLaren drivers’ struggles in the rain, boosting Red Bull’s optimism for the race.
Max Verstappen’s commanding performance and bold words have set the stage for an exciting Belgian Grand Prix.
Source: Planetf1
