For the first time since the 2018 Hungarian GP, there were three world champions on the podium in Australia. Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, and Fernando Alonso stood atop their respective podiums making it a combined 11 championships podium. An incredible scenario to witness for all the fans. Despite that, the fans enjoyed the three drivers on the couch more, giving them a nephew-uncle moment.
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During the post-race press conference in Australia, the fans witnessed a hilarious scenario. The two veterans unknowingly came together to bully the young Dutchman during the presser. Hamilton and Alonso mocked Verstappen for his long replies to the questions.
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While Verstappen was replying, “I think that could’ve been done with a virtual safety car. A safety car works but..” He got interrupted by Alonso, and continued “we’ll talk about why I think it left a lot of drivers confused why we needed a red flag.”
After getting interrupted again, by Hamilton this time, Verstappen sportingly said, “Okay, we’ll talk in Baku”. The Red Bull man hilariously then began replying to follow-up questions in one word.
This sort of banter has recently become a norm between Hamilton and Alonso. During the post-race conference, Verstappen got roped into it and the fans loved watching the interaction.
Fans loved watching Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso become bully uncles to Max Verstappen
The unconventional and hilarious interaction between the three world championships was a rare sight. The fans also enjoyed Verstappen’s sporting nature toward the banter.
I just love this interaction, it’s just so funny 😂
The fans witnessed a rare child-parent and nephew-uncle moment among the three drivers, especially of this caliber.
He's like the child during parents meetings stuck in between their parents 😭
Fernando and then Lewis messing around with Max over the fact that he always talks too much and then Max starting to reply in one word sentences. 😭😭😭
This rare sight is going viral for all the right reasons.
This is cute and funny and I love it.
Fernando and then Lewis messing around with Max over the fact that he always talks too much and then Max starting to reply in one word sentences. 😭😭😭
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Fernando and then Lewis messing around with Max over the fact that he always talks too much and then Max starting to reply in one word sentences. 😭😭😭
his "yes" after looking at nando and the laugh… he’s so precious🤧
Fernando and then Lewis messing around with Max over the fact that he always talks too much and then Max starting to reply in one word sentences. 😭😭😭
The fans are showcasing their appreciation for this interaction, especially for Verstappen for taking the exchange so sportingly. A rare but beautiful moment of Formula 1 comradery, especially between drivers who aren’t always on the best of terms.