July 25th 2024.
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are two well-known names in the world of Formula 1 racing. With a combined total of 10 F1 titles, these two drivers have proven themselves to be fierce competitors on the track. However, their recent encounter at the Hungarian Grand Prix has caused quite a stir in the racing community.
After a disappointing performance in Hungary, Verstappen was not in the best of moods. He lashed out at his critics, telling them to "f**k off". This outburst caught the attention of his rival, Sir Lewis Hamilton, who had some words of advice for the young driver. Hamilton warned Verstappen to "act like a champion", implying that his behavior was not befitting of a true champion.
Hamilton's comments came after Verstappen received heavy criticism for his actions during the race. He was accused of illegally overtaking Lando Norris and colliding with Hamilton, but what caused more controversy was his lack of accountability for these incidents. Verstappen even went as far as to use profanity and criticize his team's strategy over the radio, shocking the commentators and pundits at Sky Sports.
Some speculated that Verstappen's behavior could be attributed to his lack of sleep. It was reported that he had stayed up till 3am the night before the race to play sim racing. When asked about this, Verstappen responded with another profanity-laced statement, telling reporters to "f**k off". This sudden change in attitude from the usually calm and composed driver raised some concerns about his mental state.
Hamilton, who has been dominating the sport for over a year now, knows what it takes to be a champion. He believes that Verstappen needs to not only be a leader for his team but also a team member. He advised Verstappen to remember that he is a teammate to many and to act like a world champion. When asked what that means, Hamilton simply stated that it means not acting the way Verstappen did in Hungary.
In the lead-up to the Belgian Grand Prix, Red Bull revealed that they had imposed a ban on Verstappen staying up late to play sim racing on race weekends. However, it seems that Verstappen has no plans of following this ban. He told reporters that there are no more sim races scheduled and he doesn't see a problem with staying up late. He also stated that he doesn't need to tell his team what to do in their free time and the same goes for him.
Verstappen is known for his love for sim racing and he sees no issue with racing until 3am. He believes that it's an important part of his life and it has been a part of his routine since 2015. Despite being a three-time world champion, he feels that some people are quick to blame his late-night habits for his poor performance. He asserts that he is professional enough to know when it's appropriate to engage in sim racing and when it's not. He also believes that one bad race should not be used as an excuse to question his choices.
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