Source: REUTERS/HAMAD I MOHAMMED
[Saba Sports News] Last week, three-time F1 world champion Max
Verstappen and his friends embarked on a vacation to Algarve, Portugal, using
three private jets. Their plan included renting approximately 20 cars upon
their arrival at Faro Airport, with the intention of racing at the Algarve
International Circuit. However, upon reaching the airport, Verstappen was
informed that he would not be permitted to drive the Mercedes-AMG GT sports car
he desired. The reason provided was that Verstappen, being under 30 years old,
would violate the insurance policy associated with driving an AMG GT.
Consequently, Verstappen had to compromise and opt for a BMW sports car, while
his agent Raymond Vermeulen drove the Mercedes AMG GT. Some fans noted that the
Red Bull Racing RB19 F1 car can reach a top speed of 342 km/h, whereas the
Mercedes-AMG GT can achieve a top speed of 316 km/h. In contrast, the BMW
sports car has a top speed of only 250 km/h. Verstappen is likely to be
dissatisfied with the slower pace provided by the BMW.