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Hamilton trolled by F1 fans after Verstappen retort
Lewis Hamilton was trolled on social media by F1 fans after a question he asked an AI robot on X before the Italian Grand Prix. Despite starting the Italian GP from sixth place due to a penalty carried over from the Dutch GP, Hamilton has a strong history at Monza, with seven pole positions and five victories. However, Max Verstappen set a new lap record during qualifying, earning pole position and breaking Hamilton’s record.
Fans mocked Hamilton’s boast after Verstappen’s performance, with many commenting on the post of Hamilton’s question to the AI robot. Verstappen’s lap record of 1:18.792 overshadowed Hamilton’s previous record of 1:18.887, set in 2020.
Verstappen praised Mercedes’ 2020 car after breaking the record, noting that their cars are quick in straight lines but lose out in low-speed corners compared to previous models. Despite Red Bull’s current position in the constructors’ championship, Verstappen’s record was seen as impressive by many. The Dutchman reflected on the enjoyment of setting records on different tracks, acknowledging the competitiveness of the Mercedes from the previous season.
