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Verstappen hits out at ‘idiot’ rival
During the Qatar Grand Prix, Max Verstappen criticized one of his F1 competitors, labeling them a “blind idiot”.
The incident took place in a crucial practice session on a sprint weekend, where Verstappen encountered frustration due to Alpine driver Pierre Gasly’s actions on track.
Verstappen expressed his anger over the situation over team radio, but the incident did not lead to any penalties for either driver.
Throughout the weekend, Verstappen faced challenges with his car’s performance, impacting his qualifying position for the sprint race.
Despite the setbacks, Verstappen aims to capitalize on the higher points available to narrow the gap to championship leader Lando Norris.
