Max Verstappen is so used to winning that any race he finishes outside the podium is a boring one for him. These races are a rare occasion. However, the recently concluded Monaco Grand Prix was one of those. The reigning world champion finished in sixth position and was apparently bored throughout the Grand Prix.
Verstappen had a frustrating qualifying session on Saturday, as the Red Bull driver found himself starting from sixth position. That is where he eventually finished the race as well as Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc took the chequered flag from pole position. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri came in second, while Leclerc’s teammate, Carlos Sainz Jr, completed the podium in third spot.
Max Verstappen’s Frustrations in Monaco
Despite an early red flag on lap 1, Verstappen wasn’t able to capitalise. The crash involved the Dutchman’s teammate Sergio Perez and both the Haas drivers, Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg. The red flag lasted for about 40 minutes after the crash before the race resumed. Verstappen made his feelings about the race clear on his team radio as he told his race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase: “F*** me, this is really boring. Should have brought my pillow.” He then continued: “Did you fall asleep, anyone?” The Red Bull team appeared to share Verstappen’s feelings, as they took to X for entertainment. They played a game of noughts and crosses with their junior team, Visa Cash App RB. What Verstappen Said After the Monaco GP
Verstappen was asked about his radio message after the race. The three-time world champion had a sarcastic response as he asked Sky Sports’ reporter: “How was it for you?! I mean, we finished where we started, and the strategy was ruined by the red flag. We knew 77 laps on the hard tyre would be extremely tough. No workout whatsoever. Just really, really boring.”
