Max Verstappen Takes On New Interest In Response to FIA Radio Clampdown, And There’s Proof

Max Verstappen Takes On New Interest In Response to FIA Radio Clampdown, And There's Proof

At the Dutch GP practice and qualifying, Red Bull struggled. However, unlike previous races, Max Verstappen did not flip. He didn’t lose his temper and sounded fairly calm on the team radio while talking to Gianpiero Lambiase. That’s because the Dutchman took up a new interest to mitigate his angry radios.

Verstappen sounded unhappy with Red Bull’s performance as recently as the Hungarian GP, last month. He kept swearing on the mic and even punched the steering wheel out of pure frustration. Several experts condemned this, and the FIA even intervened, talking about new rules that would prevent drivers from doing something similar.

Ahead of the Dutch GP, when Verstappen was asked why he sounded calmer, he replied, “I do a lot of yoga and meditation lately”. 

He let out a small laugh, and some wondered if he was joking. But going by his activities on social media, he wasn’t. The 26-year-old started following accounts dedicated to yoga, which fans noticed and shared online.

“I do my best to be competitive and the team does the same. Let’s stay united to improve the situation,” he added.

Verstappen has sounded calm so far this weekend, despite Red Bull’s performance inferiority. The Dutch driver managed to put his car in P2 in qualifying, but he was three and a half tenths of a second behind McLaren’s Lando Norris. After the session, he admitted that Red Bull was just too slow compared to the Woking-based team.

Whether Verstappen continues being calm on Sunday’s race or not, remains to be seen. Even though he has publicly stated that he cannot match up to McLaren’s pace, he would be hoping to fight for a victory.

Post Edited By: Aishwary Gaonkar
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Basketball Editor Somin Bhattacharjee first discovered the game during the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Not long after, he turned to the NBA and found himself drawn to the Golden State Warriors — right at the start of Stephen Curry’s rise. Over time, the admiration turned into full-blown support for the team, one that continues even as the Curry era approaches its twilight. A true hoophead, Somin also follows EuroLeague basketball closely and enjoys exploring the game beyond the NBA. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. Since 2021, he has penned over 3,000 articles for TheSportsRush, covering everything from breaking news to sharp opinion pieces and detailed exclusives. He thrives on writing about in-game moments and the reactions that make basketball a uniquely emotional sport. Beyond basketball, Somin plays different sports including soccer and remains a passionate fan of Spanish football giants Real Madrid

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