The pre-race interview of Max Verstappen was interrupted when a journalist was forcibly removed from the grid.
Max Verstappen (via IMAGO), Viaplay reported removed from the starting grid (via @SCUDERIAFEMBOY/X).
Formula 1 drivers are often questioned by various journalists just before the start of the race. Reporters enter the grid to ask about the drivers’ emotions before the race. Therefore, during the , a reporter was seen walking alongside . However, when the reporter approached the grid, he was forcibly removed from the grid for unknown reasons.
who has been struggling around the was questioned about his strategies for the race. The Dutchman had already expressed frustration with the lack of grip and balance in his car during the practice sessions. However, the 26-year-old driver secured pole position and equaled Ayrton Senna’s record for most consecutive pole positions.
The Dutchman was being interviewed by a Viaplay journalist as usual before the start of the race. However, the journalist allegedly did not have a pass for the grid, which grants access to the track. Therefore, he was forcibly removed from the track by a team member. The journalist even joked with Verstappen, telling him he had to leave and bid farewell.
SOMEONE REMOVING THAT VIAPLAY JOURNALIST 😭 my god pic.twitter.com/hLDfl7Luyz
In addition to the Emilia Romagna GP, Max Verstappen had another race to focus on – a simulation race. Verstappen took part in the 24 Hours of Nurburgring Virtual with his Redline team. The 26-year-old driver not only dominated the qualifying session and secured pole position, but also excelled in the virtual race simulation before the main race.
Max Verstappen emerged as the winner in the virtual race just five minutes before joining the Imola circuit for the main race. Therefore, the 26-year-old driver managed everything exceptionally well and performed admirably in the Emilia Romagna GP. Verstappen also triumphed in the race at the Italian circuit, adding to his extensive list of victories in Formula 1.
max verstappen, along with the individuals in car 20, emerged victorious in the 24 hours of nurburgring! 5 minutes before the start of the Imola GP. wow pic.twitter.com/2SJutOk4qC
In the final laps of the race, Max Verstappen engaged in a fierce battle with . However, the reigning world champion skillfully handled the RB20 despite the challenges encountered. Therefore, Red Bull will address these issues before the next weekend in Monaco.
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