Max Verstappen clarifies being ‘sick’ remark over F1’s first-ever season launch
Max Verstappen provided clarity over his comments about wanting to be 'sick' during the F1 75 launch event.
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Max Verstappen has continued to showcase his cold and straightforward attitude on the grid throughout the 2024 season. The Dutchman also put forth some hilarious statements this season as usual.
Amidst preparations for the F1 75 mega event, Verstappen made a funny remark that people took too seriously. As a result, the 27-year-old had to provide clarification on the statement.
The 2025 season will mark 75 years of Formula 1, following its inception in 1950. The sport has planned a mega event titled F1 75, which will showcase the liveries of all the chassis on the grid. Amidst the ongoing fiasco for ticket sales, Max Verstappen joked that he wished to get sick on the day of the event.
I made a joke that I was hoping that I was sick and everyone thinks that I mean that is the case. Let’s see how it goes. It’s never been done before.
Max Verstappen told GPblog.com
People took offense to Verstappen’s statement, prompting him to issue a clarification. Moreover, the 27-year-old sided with the F1 75 event and claimed that it was great to witness all the liveries being announced together.
I was joking on the stream and people always take it too seriously. I think it’s great for Formula 1 that all the cars are there with the liveries and it gets all announced.
Max Verstappen added
Max Verstappen labeled driving around the Las Vegas GP practice as ‘driving on ice’
Red Bull’s performance struggle continues in the final leg of the 2024 season as well. Despite continuous efforts to improve performance, the team has failed to do so.
The practice sessions at the frigid Las Vegas GP provided grip issues to Max Verstappen. The Dutchman highlighted that the balance of the car was wrong as well.
It just feels massively tyre related. The balance of the car is not even that wrong. We have no grip, it’s like driving on driving on ice.
Max Verstappen said in a post-session interview
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“It just feels massively tyre related. The balance of the car is not even that wrong. We have no grip, it’s like driving on driving on ice.”#LasVegasGP
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Verstappen has a shot at becoming the world champion at the Las Vegas GP thanks to his 62-point lead. Lando Norris has to finish ahead of the championship leader in order to stay in contention for the championship and delay Verstappen’s coronation.
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