Max Verstappen has once again spoken his mind, this time taking aim at Formula 1’s promotional Lego car event, making it clear that he has little appreciation for a spectacle he believes has nothing to do with real racing.
The Dutchman doesn’t hold back
“I think it was the most dangerous moment of the year. Charles was driving, and it was hilarious to watch everyone crashing into each other like bumper cars.” That is how Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton described the promotional event held one year ago in Miami, where Formula 1 drivers raced full-size cars built from Lego bricks.
The event is set to return this year at Silverstone, replacing the traditional Drivers’ Parade on Sunday. Unlike last year’s edition, where drivers competed in pairs aboard 10 Lego cars, the British Grand Prix version will feature all 22 drivers, each behind the wheel of their own Lego-built vehicle.
As usual, Max Verstappen did not sugar-coat his opinion and openly criticised an event that, in his view, has little to do with genuine motorsport competition.
“I’d rather play with Lego at home with the kids,” the Dutch driver said. “At the circuit, I’d much rather be together with the other drivers on a truck. It’s more enjoyable and more professional. We’re Formula 1 drivers—we shouldn’t be made to look like little kids or clowns trying to crash into each other. That’s not what Formula 1 needs.”
Max Verstappen has never been afraid to express his views on Formula 1’s growing focus on entertainment and promotional activities, and his latest comments are likely to spark further debate among fans over how the sport should balance showmanship with its traditional competitive identity.
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