Max Verstappen has quickly become a household name through his exploits in Formula 1. Even though the stock of the Dutch lion was high ever since his debut, he became a bona fide superstar after he clinched his maiden F1 driver’s title back in 2021. After an epic season of dueling with arguably the greatest Formula 1 driver of all time, Lewis Hamilton, Verstappen came out victorious in the dying embers of the last-ever race of that season. His prize? That historical F1 WDC trophy.
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You’d be well within your rights to expect that trophy to be treated with the utmost fanfare. Many fans would’ve even expected an elaborate trophy room in Verstappen’s house. However, the way the 2x champion actually prefers to celebrate his historic win has left many fans in stitches. A picture surfaced online where Verstappen can be seen putting in some laps on his home racing sim. But keen-eyed fans spotted an anomaly.
Is that Max’s WDC trophy next to his computer What a flex 😭
Right next to Verstappen’s computer was a mini-fridge. And right on top of that mini-fridge was his WDC trophy! As soon as fans spotted this, they rushed to the social networking site, Twitter, to share their reactions to this hilarious spot.
Fans react as Max Verstappen spills the secret on his WDC trophy cabinet
Verstappen is arguably a polarizing figure in the Formula 1 community. However, as soon as this tweet went viral, fans started losing themselves in this epically hilarious flex. One fan even commented, “How can my guy whack a F1 Drivers Championship Trophy on top of a Mini Fridge like it’s a god damn Pizza Box.”
Let’s take a look at just a few of the fan reactions to this epic tweet.
How can my guy whack a F1 Drivers Championship Trophy on top of a Mini Fridge like it’s a god damn Pizza Box
Is that Max’s WDC trophy next to his computer What a flex 😭
A few fans also took a swipe at the 2x champion for the controversial circumstances in which he won his first title.
Is it normal to flex an illegitimate championship then , or ?
Is that Max’s WDC trophy next to his computer What a flex 😭
I'd keep it around, too, to lie to myself about being the legitimate WC.
Is that Max’s WDC trophy next to his computer What a flex 😭
But apart from that, fans were quick to point out this amazing flex by Verstappen. Imagine having a WDC trophy in your hands and casually just placing it on top of a fridge. Top man!
i'd put some pretty flowers in it if i were him
Is that Max’s WDC trophy next to his computer What a flex 😭
Treating the WDC like a school’s sports day trophy is wild
Is that Max’s WDC trophy next to his computer What a flex 😭
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this is the best thing I've seen today
Is that Max’s WDC trophy next to his computer What a flex 😭
If you were lucky enough to ever get your hands on a WDC trophy, where would be your choice of display?