Verstappen ignores advice engineer: "I am not going to sit behind like a grandma"
15:39, 09 Aug 2020
0 Comments
Max Verstappen has managed to close the gap with Lewis Hamilton after ten laps and is even driving within the DRS zone of his British rival. However, the Red Bull Racing driver was informed via the on-board radio that he is actually driving a little too close to Hamilton's W11.
Gianpiero Lambiase, the engineer of Verstappen, announces over the onboard radio that it is still too early in the race to drive so close to Hamilton. That would be to the detriment of the condition of the tyres.
Verstappen doesn't want to know anything about this and reacts on the onboard radio: "This is the only chance to be this close to the Mercedes. I am not going to sit behind like a grandma."
Read more about:
latest news
Miami Grand Prix
Overview
Friday 01.05.26
Practice 1
04:30 PM
Sprint Qualification
08:30 PM
Saturday 02.05.26
Sprint Race
04:00 PM
Qualification
08:00 PM
Sunday 03.05.26
Race
08:00 PM
Friday 01.05.26
Practice 1
Fri 04:30 PM
Sprint Qualification
Fri 08:30 PM
Saturday 02.05.26
Sprint Race
Sat 04:00 PM
Qualification
Sat 08:00 PM
Sunday 03.05.26
Race
Sun 08:00 PM
Times are in your local timezone
Rumors
Popular on GPBlog
1
FIA crunch meeting results in unanimous vote for 2026 regulation changes
861 times read
2
Bizarre F1 rumor: Four races in four weeks due to a calendar shift?
773 times read
3
Verstappen makes clear stance on F1 rules after positive FIA discussions
765 times read
4
FIA reveal F1 2026 changes set for Miami GP after crunch meeting
557 times read
F1-stand 2026
Season
| Pos. | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | MercedesMER | 72 | |
2 | MercedesMER | 63 | |
3 | FerrariFER | 49 | |
4 | FerrariFER | 41 | |
5 | McLarenMCL | 25 | |
6 | McLarenMCL | 21 | |
7 | HaasHAA | 17 | |
8 | AlpineALP | 15 | |
9 | Red Bull RacingRBR | 12 | |
10 | Racing BullsRCB | 10 |
Loading
