Max Verstappen once again drew massive international attention after participating in the season finale of the GT World Challenge at Portimao. The presence of the Red Bull Racing star generated huge fan interest while delivering an intense and eventful race weekend in the competitive GT3 machinery.
Starting the race all the way back from 24th position following a difficult qualifying session, the Dutch ace showcased his exceptional racecraft. He carved his way through the field to cross the finish line in ninth place, which included a brilliant overtake on Arthur Leclerc during his charge.
However, the team's hopes of securing an even higher finish were derailed by a drive-through penalty. The sanction was handed down after co-driver Chris Lulham—who shared the number 3 Mercedes-AMG GT3—was involved in an on-track collision with the number 48 Mercedes, dropping the trio far down the order.
Following the conclusion of the race, the situation turned ugly off the track as Lulham became the target of severe criticism and hateful online messages across various social media platforms from disgruntled internet users.
Addressing the toxic backlash, the four-time Formula 1 world champion quickly stepped up to defend his teammate publicly on Instagram. "Es war ein aufregendes Wochenende! Ich war sehr glucklich, in unserem GT3-Renner in Portimao anzutreten. Es gab einige Hohen und Tiefen, aber als Team haben wir viel gelernt," he stated.
The Grand Prix winner further emphasized that personal attacks have zero tolerance within motorsport culture. "Ich halte es ausserdem fur notig, mich zu dem Hass und den Angriffen zu aussern, denen Chris nach dem Rennen ausgesetzt war. Jeder kann seine eigene Meinung dazu haben, was auf der Rennstrecke passiert ist, aber diese personlichen Angriffe sind nicht in Ordnung. Chris hat einen wirklich starken Stint hingelegt, und Fehler konnen nun einmal passieren. Fur diese Art von Angriffen ist in unserem Sport – oder sonst wo – kein Platz," he concluded firmly.
Read Also
Simak analisis lengkap penolakan Toto Wolff atas usulan perubahan cost cap F1 dari Williams. Baca detail argumen dan peta kekuatan tim di sini.
Simak analisis mendalam hubungan jujur tanpa kompromi antara Max Verstappen dan Red Bull Racing. Baca berita F1 selengkapnya di sini!
Simak analisis lengkap paket upgrade terbesar Ferrari untuk mobil F1 SF-26 di GP Amerika Serikat 2026. Baca detail teknis selengkapnya di sini.
Continue with Google
Discussion (0)
Join the Discussion!
Sign in easily to start commenting, replying, and interacting with other readers.
Latest Comments
No comments yet. Be the first!