Max Verstappen had an exciting three-day experience during the 2024 Emilia-Romagna GP. The current champion showed his usual skill by emerging victorious in yesterday’s race. While the competition was fierce, especially on the final lap against the McLaren driver, there was another incident that caught the fans’ attention during the weekend in Imola.
During Friday’s practice session, two enthusiastic Ferrari fans caused a commotion for Max Verstappen. In response, the 26-year-old driver was seen making obscene gestures towards them. This incident became a topic of discussion during the post-FP2 interviews.
After the incident, many believed that the confusion had subsided. However, the two Ferrari fans decided to respond in a unique way. Their actions garnered a lot of attention on the internet. In a video they shared, they express their pride in Verstappen’s middle finger gesture, considering him a legend in their hearts.
Watching the aforementioned video, it is evident that the fans reacted cleverly and humorously to Verstappen’s comments about the ‘middle finger’ incident. This kind of banter contributes to the sport’s popularity from time to time.
While the incident between Max Verstappen and the Ferrari fans continues to generate buzz, it is important to note that he almost lost the victory at the Emilia-Romagna GP. During his second pit stop, he struggled to keep his RB20 within the track limits. The challenging conditions imposed by the hard compounds proved to be an obstacle for the 26-year-old driver at the Enzo E Dino Ferrari racing circuit.
Having already secured five victories in the Grand Prix of the seven races held this season, the current world champion cannot afford to be complacent. The McLaren, with its impressive MCL38, poses a formidable threat as the 2024 season progresses.