Max Verstappen comes to girlfriend Kelly Piquet’s defense after social media abuse
F1 champion Max Verstappen spoke up in support of his girlfriend Kelly Piquet after she faced abuse online recently.
Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet (via IMAGO)
Online hate can significantly impact professional life, affecting mental health and public perception. Recently, Max Verstappen’s girlfriend, Kelly Piquet, faced a surge of hate and harassment on social media. While the Dutchman had previously overlooked the issue, he decided to support her by speaking up this time.
In today’s online world, people can easily abuse and bully others due to unlimited access to social media. Max Verstappen’s girlfriend Kelly Piquet, like many other models and actresses, has faced this for a long time. On his birthday, Verstappen found it bizarre that such individuals exist and can go so far as insulting someone.
The Dutchman expressed concern that this negativity, which he views as extreme behavior, could impact Piquet’s work. He said it was unacceptable for anyone to face such harassment, especially when it affects their professional life.
It’s very bizzare that it’s even going to affect her work… You know, that’s pretty extreme.
Max Verstappen told Formula 1
Verstappen typically avoids aggression on social media, often ignores negative comments, and even advises Piquet to do the same. The 27-year-old opined that people go too far in their abuse, which can seriously affect someone’s mental health.
I’ve always been someone who says ignore, ignore, ignore and don’t pay any further attention to it. But at a certain point, you just can’t ignore it anymore, because it really takes it to the limit how far people go.
Max Verstappen added
Max Verstappen believes that people direct their abuse toward others on social media out of ‘jealousy’
Max Verstappen initially believed that ignoring negative comments would make them stop. However, he recognized that a small group of people will not change their behavior. The Dutchman has won back-to-back championships in the past three years, and his often aggressive behavior on track has led to some people disliking him.
Verstappen explained that jealousy over someone else’s success often drives individuals to respond with hurtful comments instead of support.
It really goes a long way in how bad people can actually be. Some are, I think, generally also very jealous. It might also have something to do with that. Jealousy, envy: things like that.
Max Verstappen explained
Models and public figures are often criticized for their work on social media. Despite this, many like Kelly Piquet strive to maintain a positive image and focus on their work. However, the constant barrage of criticism can take a toll on their mental health.
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