“It is not going to spoil my day,” Max Verstappen not bothered by incessant booing during the Italian GP
Follow Us
Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen, at the end of the Italian Grand Prix, was able to land his 11th race win of the 2022 F1 season, but after the race indicated that he was not pleased with the atmosphere at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza circuit.
Max Verstappen was not greeted well by the Tifosi in Monza and the boos got insanely louder when the Dutchman got on to the top step of the podium to celebrate his impressive win.
Moreover, the 24-year-old was asked to give his take on the atmosphere within the stadium as apart from the booing, there were quite a few smoke grenades in the stadium and for a change, they were all red smoke grenades, considering it was Ferrari’s home Grand Prix.
Verstappen while dwelling over the atmosphere said, “The atmosphere for me, it was not amazing. But it is what it is.”
Max Verstappen was not a fan favorite in Monza and when Daniel Ricciardo’s incident caused the race to finish under a safety car, the irritated Tifosi took all their frustration out on the Dutchman during his interview and also when he got on the podium.
Max Verstappen believes booing is part of the F1
Max Verstappen has proved to be in a league of his own this year and has put a significant distance between himself and the rest of the chasing pack.
Moreover, Verstappen while dwelling further on the hostile atmosphere at Monza said, “When it happens, of course, everyone speaks to me about it, with the booing and stuff. But at the end of the day, I’m here to try and win the race which is done.”
“Some people, of course, they can’t appreciate that but that’s of course because they’re very passionate fans of a different team. And this is what it is. It’s not going to spoil my day. I’m just enjoying the moment.”
Max Verstappen understands that some people are ardent supporters of their respective teams, and feels booing is just another part of the sport that F1 drivers have to deal with regularly.
After Monza, there are 6 races left in the season and the Dutchman is well on course to win his second World championship and break the record of most wins in a season.
While the Championship is looking like a formality, will Verstappen be able to equal or go past Sebastian Vettel and Michael Schumacher’s record of winning 13 races in a season?
Also Read: “The car just stalled,” Daniel Ricciardo distraught after missing out on points in Monza
Stay Updated!
Rishabh Negi
(3244 Articles Published)