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Formula One F1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – December 11, 2021 Red Bull’s Max Verstappen celebrates after qualifying in pole position Pool via REUTERS/Kamran Jebreili
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Formula One F1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – December 11, 2021 Red Bull’s Max Verstappen celebrates after qualifying in pole position Pool via REUTERS/Kamran Jebreili
Formula1 drivers are some of the best-known athletes around the globe. They have millions of fans around the world following them. One of the most well-known drivers on the current grid is 2021 world champion Max Verstappen. The Dutchman has his very own orange army when it comes to fans.
In today’s world, with social media, any small incident can go viral and any caption can become a point of debate with people from all over the world taking part. And something similar recently happened with Max.
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Nice guy Max Verstappen?
Recently there has been a clip going viral on the internet which sees Max Verstappen playing soccer with French freestyler Sean Garnier. The two enjoy a brief conversation where Max says, “Everyone has their own talents,” joking about his lack of soccer prowess.
I'll never understand how people dislike Max Verstappen. He's one of the most likeable people around.pic.twitter.com/2B0Wov0HHg
— JM (@f1jm_) March 29, 2022
However, it is the caption that has sparked an entirely different conversation in the comments. Fans have been throwing their opinions around on why a lot of people dislike Max.
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Here is a very philosophical take on the matter.
People ask the same thing about Lewis even given his humanitarian stances. At some point you realize people just don’t like people for any reason or no reason. I have accepted that for athletes I like.
— Charlston Manning (@MdMnBehindWheel) March 29, 2022
Another fan attributed people’s dislike towards him to his Dutch heritage.
He is Dutch and is extremely direct and honest. (As is the culture.) Many people can’t handle it when someone is (as Horner stated) “Brutally honest”.
— Rob van Wijk (@rt_wijk) March 30, 2022
Another fan could not believe what he was reading.
Dislike???? Really??? Max is one of the most loved F1 drivers in the history of the F1!!! Look at orange colored cloud of fans at nearly every race in every season he has driven in the F1. I know the one who is disliked, and his name is definitely NOT Max.
— Gerald (@Jeraldinho654) March 29, 2022
In my opinion all drivers have their qualities, of course I'm a huge Lewis Hamilton fan but I know Max Vestappen is magnfiqu#F1
— Simone Oliveira💚 (@SimoneO94246174) March 29, 2022
Love him or hate him. Verstappen’s talent and prowess on the track are undeniable.
Verstappen in 2022
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Max Verstappen has carried his 2021 title-winning form into the new season. He enjoyed a great season opener in Bahrain until a suspected fuel pump issue forced him to retire from the race. The second race in Jeddah saw him defeat Charles Leclerc in the dying stages of the race.
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Formula One F1 – Bahrain Grand Prix – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – March 18, 2022 Red Bull’s Max Verstappen during practice REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
He currently sits P3 in the driver standings behind the Ferrari duo of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. With reports suggesting that Red Bull might bring upgrades to the next race in Australia, it will be a massive boost for Max in his battle against the Prancing Horse this season.
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Do you think Max Verstappen has a chance of making it 2 world titles in a row? Let us know your predictions in the comments below.
