Max Verstappen, the current leader of the driver in Formula 1, has gained significant popularity during the current era of ground effect. As a reigning world champion, he has won three consecutive titles since 2021 and wherever he goes, he attracts a devoted following.
Prior to the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix, Verstappen was seen signing autographs for his fans. Fans eagerly competed with each other to get his highly sought-after signature. Despite the intense competition, Verstappen took the time to interact with his young supporters.
During the current season, the 26-year-old driver has been in exceptional form. Of the seven races held so far, Verstappen has already secured five wins in the Grand Prix and is on track to win the sixth in the upcoming 78-lap race on Sunday.
Verstappen recently acknowledged that he expects a challenging three-day event in Monaco. However, with the overwhelming support he has received, his fans will certainly turn out in large numbers from the first practice session, hoping to witness his sixth victory of the year.
While Verstappen enjoys immense support in Monaco, he has urged his team to perform at their best. Since the race in Miami, Red Bull has faced pressure from competitors like Ferrari and McLaren, as they have failed to maintain their previous level of dominance.
At the Imola event, Verstappen clinched victory by an incredibly narrow margin of +0.725 seconds. At the beginning of the 2024 F1 season, many anticipated that Red Bull would dominate as they did in 2023. However, this year, other top teams have narrowed the gap, leading to unpredictable results for fans, experts, and the Milton-Keynes-based Red Bull F1 team.
