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Max Verstappen has been captured raising his middle finger at someone whilst driving down the pit lane in Bahrain.
Max Verstappen has been seen raising his middle finger in playful gestures on a few occasions. In 2020, he directed it at his friend and fellow F1 driver, Lando Norris. Another instance was when he playfully aimed it at a Ferrari fan last season. During the F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain, Verstappen was caught raising his middle finger while driving down the pit lane, seemingly in response to someone taking a photo of him. The FIA may need to determine the intention behind the gesture and how it aligns with their regulations, especially considering their closer scrutiny on conduct like swearing and actions that could harm the sport’s reputation. Watch the moment in question to see the incident for yourself.
