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Verstappen jokes about Russell after Dutch GP qualifying pit release

First reported 16 hours ago · latest 13 hours ago

Max Verstappen jokes about George Russell complaining about a pit release during Dutch Grand Prix qualifying at Zandvoort, calling it nothing unsafe. The radio message goes viral.

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Crash.net frames it as a cheeky jab, Motorsport.com details the radio exchange and its viral spread, and the Reddit post shares Verstappen's direct quote. No official FIA document is present.

Recommended first read: Motorsport.com provides the most complete account, including the exact radio message and context, with an image and no paywall.

Verstappen jokes about Russell after Dutch GP qualifying pit release

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Verstappen jokes about Russell after Dutch GP qualifying pit release

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Max Verstappen's George Russell radio joke goes viral after Dutch GP qualifying

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Verstappen on his close call on the pit release: "We'll probably have George crying on the radio about the pit release, but it was nothing unsafe."