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Max Verstappen Defends Teammate After Online Hate
Max Verstappen calls out online hate after teammate Chris Lulham's race error in GT World Challenge Europe.
In brief
Max Verstappen calls out online hate after teammate Chris Lulham's race error in GT World Challenge Europe. Max Verstappen condemned online hate comments targeting his teammate Chris Lulham following a race error in GT World Challenge Europe. Originally reported by Road & Track.
Verstappen races in Portimao
Max Verstappen competed in his first GT World Challenge Europe race at Portimão Saturday afternoon.
Lulham spins during race
Chris Lulham spun the NO. 48 Mercedes while trying to take fifth place, earning a drive-through penalty.
Verstappen enters race later
Verstappen entered the car after Lulham served his penalty, starting from 24th position.
Verstappen addresses online hate
Verstappen posted on X that he found online hate comments against his teammate unacceptable.
Verstappen defends teammate
Verstappen said Chris Lulham had a strong race and mistakes happen, but personal attacks are not acceptable.
“‘I also feel I need to speak up about the hate and harassment Chris has received after the race. Everyone can have their opinions about what happened on track, but these personal attacks are not okay. Chris had a really strong stint, and mistakes can happen. ‘There’s no place for this kind of abuse in our sport or anywhere else.’”
The key point
Max Verstappen condemned online hate comments targeting his teammate Chris Lulham following a race error in GT World Challenge Europe.
