Several Formula 1 fans were furious with reigning World Champion Max Verstappen after Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix, following a radio conversation between the Dutchman and his race engineer. Despite having started sixth, Verstappen stormed to his third win at Spa-Francorchamps in the last three years, whilst it also marked his eighth consecutive win this season.
MoreReigning World Champion Max Verstappen has insisted that having heated conversations with race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase is simply “how we operate”, following a series of radio messages at the Belgian Grand Prix. Verstappen recovered from sixth on the grid to win the Belgian GP with ease, marking his eighth consecutive win and 10th overall for
MoreReigning World Champion Max Verstappen was told by race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase to “trust my instructions” during the Belgian Grand Prix, on his way to yet another victory. Despite having started sixth, Verstappen found himself in first by Lap 17, with him having breezed through the field. Verstappen ultimately cruised to victory once he did
MoreReigning World Champion Max Verstappen was victorious for the eighth race in a row at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday, but it certainly wasn’t a simple race for the Dutchman. Following his five-place grid penalty, Verstappen started the race in sixth, giving the two-time World Champion a challenge. In true Verstappen fashion, he was
MoreReigning World Champion Max Verstappen stormed to a sensational pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix, but he was caught on the edge of his seat in Q2. Whilst the two-time World Champion did claim pole by over eight-tenths of a second at Spa-Francorchamps, it was by no means a simple session for the Dutchman.
MoreDuring a thrilling qualifying session at the Belgian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen showcased his championship-winning skills by securing pole position. However, the session was not without its drama as the Dutchman engaged in a fiery exchange with his race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase. Despite the intense on-track action and radio frustrations, Verstappen managed to secure the
MoreAfter dominating the opening day at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, reigning world champion Max Verstappen endured a Saturday to forget at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, following two huge moments throughout the day. Verstappen’s pace has been sensational in Saudi Arabia this weekend, with the Dutchman having topped all three practice sessions. Free Practice 3
MoreJudging by the results from the Bahrain Grand Prix, the 2023 season could be dominated by Red Bull as the team look to retain both the constructors’ and drivers’ championship. Max Verstappen led his team to a front row lockout in qualifying before pulling away at the start of the Grand Prix to win by
MoreGianpiero Lambiase has been with Red Bull since 2015, with the Italian race engineer making a name for himself with Force India before making the switch over to the energy drink giants. Lambiase has become known for his strong bond with Max Verstappen, often being heard giving the Dutchman very precise information over the team
MoreIt seems impossible for Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton to avoid drama at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with the duo having seemingly been involved in yet another altercation, but who was to blame? Q1 in qualifying was its usual frenetic self, with several drivers travelling considerably slowly in the final sector to give themselves a gap
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