Max Verstappen wants to copy legendary move by father-in-law Nelson Piquet
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A filmmaker with a soft spot for Ronnie Peterson, Gilles Villeneuve, Mika Hakkinen and above all, Tazio Nuvolari and Ayrton Senna, is also a diehard Formula One fan since the age of 4 (mid-90's). An avid researcher of the past of Grand Prix Racing since before it was even named F1, and with a thirst for knowledge of the ins and outs of the actuality of the sport, as well as for the technical aspects that define it, is a member of GPblog since 2023, where he has put his love of racing to good use.
In the Hungarian Grand Prix from the 1986 season, Nelson Piquet carried out a feat which seemed unthinkable on Ayrton Senna, and it's one Max Verstappen 'can't wait to try.'
It was the 1986 Grand Prix of Hungary, Senna was struggling on old rubber in his Lotus 98T.
His fellow Brazilian, then two time world champion, Nelson Piquet, came darting past on the outside around Turn 1 in a maneuvre that is to this day regarded as one of the best overtakes in F1 modern history.
Touching on the move, Verstappen said to media like GPblog: "I've talked about it with him," the Dutchman revealed.
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"I mean, I can give it a try this weekend if you want. On the outside with the drift," Verstappen jokingly added.
"Not sure it's going to work out the way it worked out back then. But maybe some cool pictures or videos come out of it."
Verstappen's verdict on his father in law's move on Senna? "It was a good move, that's for sure."
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