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Verstappen criticizes F1's Lego car parade as unprofessional
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2026-07-03 20:23   Sports   10

Verstappen criticizes F1's Lego car parade as unprofessional

Max Verstappen, Red Bull's four-time F1 world champion, has criticized Formula One's decision to have drivers parade in Lego cars during the British Grand Prix.The Dutch driver argued that the initiative risks making drivers appear childish and unprofessional, preferring the traditional flatbed truck method.

Verstappen expressed his preference for interacting with fans via trucks, stating that Lego play is better suited for home environments with children.The F1-Lego collaboration aims to create a unique spectacle at Silverstone, following a similar event in Miami last year that resulted in collisions.While Verstappen acknowledged the novelty, he emphasized that drivers should maintain their professional image.Formula One's chief commercial officer, Emily Prazer, defended the move as a way to showcase the sport's creativity and engage fans.The controversy highlights the tension between innovation and tradition in motorsport.

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