The Big Picture
Max Verstappen faced an unusual incident post-FP1 at Zandvoort, while Fernando Alonso humorously commented on Taylor Swift's engagement.
Verstappen's Incident
- After finishing P6 in FP1, Verstappen attempted a practice start on the grid.
- At Turn 1, he drove straight through the Tarzan corner, skimmed over the gravel, and nearly hit the wall.
- He reported "I'm stuck" over the radio and had to exit his Red Bull RB21, leaving it stranded.
- He was seen inspecting the car's floor before leaving the scene.
Alonso's Reaction
- Fernando Alonso responded to news of Taylor Swift's engagement to Travis Kelce.
- In 2023, unconfirmed rumors linked Alonso and Swift, and one of her previous songs, "imgonnagetyouback," included the lyric: "I'm an Aston Martin that you steered straight into the ditch then ran and hid."
- Kelce is also an investor in the 알핀 F1 team.
- When asked on Sky Sports, Alonso smiled and gave a wry response: "Good, congratulations I guess?"
Why it matters
These moments highlight both the unpredictable nature of F1 sessions and the lighter, personal side of the sport's prominent figures.