Formula 1: Memes Roll Out As Red Bull’s Max Verstappen Faces Driving Controversy

Formula 1: Memes Roll Out As Red Bull’s Max Verstappen Faces Driving Controversy

Ero Samson
updated at August 25, 2023 at 1:45 PM
  • Max Verstappen could be facing legal issues following a driving incident
  • A video of the Formula 1 champion driving one-handed recently made it to the internet
  • F1 fans have been reacting to reports of Verstappen being arrested

Red Bull Racing driver, Max Verstappen is currently caught up in potential legal trouble after he was filmed driving an Aston Martin Valkyrie one-handed.

The two-time Formula 1 champion, who initially received plaudits from fans after a video of the driver cruising the $3 million car surfaced online, has become subject to scrutiny following the discovery that the Dutch driver had breached the speed limit on a public road.

Formula 1, F1, Dutch GP, Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen could be facing legal action ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix. Image: Eric Alonso.
Source: Getty Images

According to reports from Planet F1, the Dutch driver allegedly drove at 120 KPH in a 90 KPH zone. Reports have since emerged that the driver could be facing a driving probe, which could degenerate into a serious legal issue for him.

Fans have wasted no time reacting to the video, which was posted by Verstappen’s personal friend, Mark Cox, and have made memes out of the potential of the driver being arrested days before the Dutch Grand Prix.

Fans react to Verstappen video

The video has gained significant attention on social media and has ignited a flurry of responses from Formula 1 enthusiasts, particularly individuals who seem weary of Red Bull’s prevailing dominance.

@f1trollofficial posted: “F1 already updated the driver photo for Max Verstappen.”
@RBR_Daily posted: “Max Verstappen when he becomes the first driver in the history of Formula 1 to win the championship while in jail.”
@formulawhatever tweeted: “Me in court prosecuting Max Verstappen so Sebastian Vettel’s win record can survive another year.”
@ahmed_baokbah posted: “Max Verstappen goes to jail, Sergio Perez wins six races and lead the championship, Max Verstappen comes out of jail and race in Mexico GP, pulls it back, and we have a classic F1 title decider in Abu Dhabi GP.”

McLaren’s CEO discusses Verstappen’s dominance

In a previous article, Sports Brief reported on Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren, discussing Red Bull’s dominance of the sport by Max Verstappen.

The 55-year-old did not hold back his displeasure with the effectiveness of the Milton Keynes team but believes the other teams can still catch up.

Brown has seen his McLaren team rise through the ranks to become one of the teams to beat this season and wants to match the pace of the RB19.

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Samson Ero is a sports journalist with a track record of over five years in the Nigerian media industry. He graduated from Nigerian Institute of Journalism (2021-2023).
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