A Night to Remember: The Formula 1 Dinner
The annual Formula 1 dinner is a tradition that brings together drivers from different teams to share a night of camaraderie and celebration. However, this year’s event was marked by tension and controversy, particularly between George Russell and Max Verstappen. The two drivers had a heated exchange in front of the media after a clash on the track, with Russell accusing Verstappen of threatening him.
Liam Lawson, a Red Bull driver, was in attendance at the dinner and witnessed the awkward encounter between Russell and Verstappen. In an interview, Lawson revealed that the two drivers positioned themselves at opposite ends of the table, with Russell sitting next to Lewis Hamilton. The atmosphere was tense, and the usual jokes and laughter were absent.
An Awkward Encounter
Lawson described the scene as Russell arrived at the dinner, saying, “George came in and we were all like ‘huh!’, and Max was like, ‘man, we saved a spot for you.’ George grabbed the chair and walked to the other side of the table and sat at the other end with Hamilton.” The tension was palpable, and the usual jokes and laughter were absent.
The dinner was a stark contrast to the usual camaraderie and celebration that marks the annual event. The controversy between Russell and Verstappen had created a rift, and the two drivers were clearly not interested in making amends. The night was marked by an awkward encounter, with both drivers positioning themselves at opposite ends of the table.