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Max Verstappen stunned Imola by claiming pole position, but one fan was not impressed by the Dutchman’s achievement initially!
During qualifying for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Max Verstappen showed a fan “the finger” after receiving a rude gesture from the same person initially. Despite facing challenges in practice sessions, Verstappen secured his eighth consecutive pole position, surprising F1 fans. McLaren and Ferrari were expected to compete for pole, but Verstappen outperformed them, with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris taking second and third positions. Piastri received a grid penalty for impeding Kevin Magnussen. Verstappen shared a comical story about a fan interaction during qualifying, where he ended up giving the fan a gesture and receiving applause from the same person. McLaren’s Norris and Piastri also encountered the same fan, with different reactions, adding a humorous touch to the qualifying session.
