Max Verstappen once again showed his classy side off the track. A heartwarming moment with Marco Antonelli, father of Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli, in the Monza paddock has caught the public's attention and gone viral on social media.
After Kimi Antonelli claimed his first home grand prix victory, Verstappen, who finished third, was seen approaching Marco Antonelli. The four-time champion gave him a warm hug before his son could celebrate with him.
Fans were quick to praise Verstappen's gesture. "Very sweet, very wholesome," one fan commented on Reddit. "Max is and always will be a class act," another wrote. Some even brought up last season's title fight: "Max is really the bigger person... I'd still be salty that Kimi lost me a shot at 5x WDC last season lol."
The moment also sparked interesting discussions about Mercedes' internal dynamics. One fan posted, "I think he's lowkey just happy Antonelli is wiping the floor with Russell and denying Russell the best chance he's had at a championship." Another added, "Class move, congratulating the dad on his son winning the Italian GP as well!"
Antonelli's win at Monza was indeed special. Starting from 19th on the grid, the 20-year-old delivered a stunning performance to stand on the podium alongside his teammate George Russell, who finished second. "I think this is the most special podium of the season," Antonelli said in the press conference. "To see all the fans on the straight, it's just incredible. And then being at home, it adds that little bit extra."
With this victory, Antonelli extended his lead in the drivers' standings. He now holds a 66-point advantage over Russell in second, while Lewis Hamilton sits third, 76 points behind.
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