Martin Brundle joked that F1 world champion Max Verstappen could possibly be slapped with a tremendous after their chat earlier than the Bahrain Grand Prix.
The Dutchman risked a reprimand earlier than the beginning of the season-opening race on Saturday as he stopped to speak to Sky Sports F1 star Brundle on his grid stroll. Verstappen was the final driver on the grid to the pre-race formalities because the Bahrain nationwide anthem performed out, 20 years on from the inaugural race within the Middle East.
But, hoping to seize a phrase with the world champion and pole sitter, Brundle collared Verstappen, who rapidly turned to trade just a few phrases with the previous team-mate of Michael Schumacher.
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Risking arriving late for the anthem, Brundle revealed that Verstappen could possibly be fined for his lateness if he didn’t make it in time and cling to the strict timing of the opening race of the 2024 season.
Verstappen put his Red Bull on pole throughout qualifying on Friday, posting a faster time than the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc, who joined him on the entrance row. Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez certified in P5 behind Carlos Sainz within the different Ferrari and George Russell.
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Fans on social media liked Verstappen probably being pressured to pay out of his personal pocket, and all to verify how Brundle had been within the low season. One remark mentioned: “Not Max Verstappen risking a fine just to ask Martin Brundle how he’s doing that’s so cute”. A second commented alongside crying faces: “Max Verstappen risking a fine to ask Martin Brundle if he’s good.”
But Verstappen’s potential tardiness didn’t have an effect on him off the road as the person who gained from pole in Bahrain final yr held off Charles Leclerc at flip one, earlier than opening a cushty hole as much as the Ferrari and George Russell through the opening laps.