Max Verstappen Goes Off On “Clown Show” Rant After Losing Le Mans Championship

It takes a certain kind of resolve to become a Formula 1 champion. Max Verstappen has showcased that resolve time and again over the past few seasons. However, Verstappen’s ultra-competitiveness is not limited to Formula 1 and is a defining characteristic of his life. How do we know that? Let us tell you about his reaction to his disconnection from the 24 hours Le Mans.

The two-time world champion was spending his F1 off-season racing in the 24 Le Mans from the comfort of his home. Let us elaborate. We are talking about the virtual Le Mans championship. The Dutchman had been preparing for it for months. However, Verstappen had to retire his car from a leading position because of a technical glitch.

Verstappen showcased his competitiveness with a  rant posted on Reddit after the frustrating outcome. He said, “They call it amazingly bad luck. Well, this is just incompetence. They can’t even control their own game. This is already the third time this has happened to me now that get kicked off the game while doing this race. Also, the last time I’m ever participating.”

“What’s the point? You prepare five months to prepare for this championship. You lead the championship, you try to win this race which you prepare for two months and they handle it like this. Honestly, it’s a joke, you cannot call this an event. A clown show.” 

“Well, I’m going to uninstall the game. And I hope everyone uninstalls the game,” Verstappen frustratingly added.

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Verstappen clearly likes to give it his all in everything he does. However, we can understand his frustration as sim racing is more than a hobby for the Red Bull man.

Max Verstappen invested in sim racing to make him a better racer

Verstappen is more than invested in sim racing and the Dutchman has showcased his talent behind the virtual car multiple times. Apparently, this simulated racing carries over to the real world as well.

Speaking to CarNext as reported by FormulaPassion.it, Verstappen said, “It keeps me ready, and allows me to better analyze the configuration as well. I continue to test myself, especially against these drivers who are very fast.”

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The Dutchman’s frustration is agreeable seeing how it helps him become a better racer in real life. Moreover, it is the competitiveness of the 25-year-old doesn’t allow him to take even sim racing lightly.