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The Guardian // Sport // Motorsport

Why Verstappen the Villain and Verstappen the Vulnerable are great for F1

Friday 13th June 2025, 11:11PM

Dutch four-time world champion rose to fame as something of a scoundrel and has showed signs of reverting to typeMax Verstappen rose to fame as something of a villain. As the Formula One circuit hops back across the Atlantic for the weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix, he appears on the verge of reclaiming the role.Like Tim Robbins’ strong-armed and hot-headed Nuke LaLoosh character in the baseball film Bull Durham, the brash Dutch phenomenon announced his presence with authority – undeniable skills and unfortunate lapses in judgment or focus. He became well acquainted with the walls of many a race circuit and earned a gentle warning from F1 management. Continue reading...

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