Verstappen laughs at comment: 'Sir or madam, you are an idiot!'

In a YouTube video posted by WIRED, the Dutchman was presented with a series of questions or claims posted on social media platforms.

One of the comments said: "Wet races are boring, cars are slow and there is no racing. The only entertainment is driver mistakes."

The defending world champion was clear in his initial verdict, saying: "Sir or madam, you're an idiot," Verstappen laughed.

He continued: "Wet races are not boring, cars are not slow, and there is racing most of the time. That's definitely not the only entertainment, the driver mistakes. So I heavily disagree."

The four-time world champion achieved some of his best results in such weather conditions, including his comeback victory at the 2024 Sao Paulo Grand Prix after starting from P17 on the grid. He explained that he enjoys racing in the wet as well.

Verstappen concluded: "I like them. I mean, I like wet races, dry races. It also depends on how much rain, when it comes in, start of the race, middle of the race, stuff like that. They can be very entertaining."

According to the FIA's weather report, the chance of rain decreases as the sessions begin in Las Vegas. Heading into Qualifying on Friday night, there is a 20% chance of showers. On Sunday, that number goes down to 0%.

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