Max Verstappen, the reigning World Champion, was left fuming after a risky incident during the Monaco Grand Prix practice session involving his Red Bull teammate Yuki Tsunoda. The Dutch driver expressed his anger over team radio, deeming the situation “unacceptable” and “dangerous.” The incident occurred at the Swimming Pool section of the circuit, where Tsunoda and Sauber driver Gabriel Bortoleto were moving slowly, hindering Verstappen’s progress.
Verstappen’s frustration was evident as he exclaimed, “***** mate! Unbelievable, these guys! So dangerous!” He continued by stating, “I know it’s only practice, but for me, that’s unacceptable, that kind of impeding. It’s so dangerous in that Swimming Pool.”
This incident involving Verstappen came shortly after Lewis Hamilton narrowly avoided a collision with Pierre Gasly during the earlier practice session. Hamilton expressed his dismay over team radio, criticizing Gasly’s positioning on the track as “unacceptable.” Former F1 driver turned Sky F1 pundit, Karun Chandhok, also condemned Gasly’s actions, labeling them as reckless.
The intense reactions from both Verstappen and Hamilton highlight the high-stakes nature of Formula 1 racing, where split-second decisions can have severe consequences. Stay tuned for more updates on the Monaco Grand Prix and the ongoing rivalry between Verstappen and Hamilton.