Max Verstappen Dubbed “Sensitive Child” & More As Dutchman Faces Immense Backlash For Bizarre Lewis Hamilton Demand

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have been in a feisty rivalry since the past couple of years. The Dutchman beat the Mercedes driver to deny him his record-breaking 8th title in a controversial manner. However, their rivalry hasn’t dried up yet. Although Lewis is nowhere near the title fray this year, it has not stopped Max from taking shots at Hamilton.

It was a scene of contrasting emotions at Abu Dhabi last year. While Max fans rejoiced and celebrated his first world championship, it was a heartbreaking moment for Lewis and his fans. Verstappen continued this season from where he left off last season. However, Lewis and Mercedes have struggled to keep up with the new regulations.

Moreover, Max Verstappen has taken a fresh jibe at Lewis Hamilton. Max recently said to TheMail, “People have told me that he doesn’t use my name. I was always taught that you have to respect what people have achieved in sport”.

However, Lewis fans were not impressed with the comments made by the double-world champion. They trolled the Red Bull driver heavily on Twitter for the same. Furthermore, they reminded Verstappen of the numerous times Lewis has used the Red Bull driver’s name in his interviews.

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Max Verstappen will start the Mexican GP from pole position. Moreover, the Mercedes pair of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton will be close behind at P2 and P3, respectively.

Max Verstappen’s comments on Lewis Hamilton send F1 Twitter into rage as fans troll the Red Bull ace

Max Verstappen might have secured the title already, but he was not missing the chance to take a jibe at Lewis Hamilton. However, his statement backfired as Lewis fans mercilessly trolled the Red Bull driver.

One fan posted a video of Lewis mentioning Max in his interviews. Similarly, another fan claimed that Verstappen wanted a mention from Lewis in his Jimmy Kimmel interview.

Furthermore, fans called out Max for being a hypocrite.

Additionally, some fans were growing frustrated with Max being obsessed with the Mercedes superstar.

Similarly, some fans claimed that Max Verstappen is ‘clout chasing’ by dissing Hamilton.

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Qualifying for the Mexican GP was an intense affair. The fans will hope for the race to be more of the same. However, Lewis fans would want him to beat Verstappen and stand at the top spot of the podium. Can the Mercedes driver cause an upset?