WATCH: Max Verstappen hilariously KICKS Lando Norris from behind before Emilia Romagna GP start

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have a great friendship off-track as showcased from the Dutchman's hilarious action at Imola.

WATCH: Max Verstappen hilariously KICKS Lando Norris from behind before Emilia Romagna GP start

Max Verstappen (L), Lando Norris (R) (images via IMAGO), Verstappen kicking Norris (via @SCUDERIAFEMBOY/X).

The Emilia Romagna GP is well underway with Red Bull and McLaren going up against one another for the race win. Woking is expected to perform well around the Imola circuit and provide tough competition to the drivers. Hence, amidst the preparations Max Verstappen was spotted doing a hilarious gesture towards Lando Norris. The reigning world champion jokingly kicked the Briton before the race started in the pitlane.

Lando Norris was the driver under the spotlight as the fans expect the 24-year-old to repeat his victory performance at the Miami GP. McLaren is considered to be exceptionally strong at Ferrari’s home ground as Norris even out-qualified the two Maranello drivers. Max Verstappen decided to fool around with Briton, proving that the two drivers share a great bond off-track.

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Max Verstappen was spotted jokingly kicking Lando Norris in the paddock area while the Briton was busy in press. Norris was talking to a Sky Sports representative while Verstappen had a devious plan in his mind. The Dutchman kicked him and the Briton didn’t react aggressively towards the action. The reporter as well as the two drivers were spotted laughing over the entire hilarious incident.

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Lando Norris claims people doubting Max Verstappen at Imola are a ‘bit stupid’

Red Bull and Max Verstappen had been facing multiple challenges during the practice sessions over the Italian weekend. Milton Keynes however had a great turnaround as the Dutchman scored a smooth pole position. Hence, even before the issues arose, Lando Norris had a great response to the people doubting Verstappen’s potential.

Lando Norris and Max Verstappen.
Lando Norris and Max Verstappen (via IMAGO)

Norris accepted the fact that the 26-year-old wasn’t having the ‘smoothest weekend’. However, this didn’t mean that Verstappen lost his performance. Hence, the Briton reckoned that anyone doubting the world champion or Red Bull at the Emilia Romagna GP was ‘stupid’. This further showcased the great friendship that the two drivers share on and off the circuit.

I know Max hasn’t had the smoothest weekend but I think if anyone doubting Red Bull or him coming back and doing a good job in qualifying, they’re a bit stupid.
Lando Norris said, as reported by crash.net.

Red Bull has been performing as expected during the course of the race. Max Verstappen has fended off well against the trailing drivers and secured an early lead. The 26-year-old will score yet another victory in the 2024 season after matching Ayrton Senna‘s pole position record. The Emilia Romagna GP will be no exception to other races, witnessing Verstappen’s dominance.

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