Verstappen fires back with witty reply to teammate's movie tease
Max Verstappen joked on a Sim Racing livestream that he was “setting up Chris Lulham’s car” about missing the F1 movie premiere, turning a teammate’s tease into a laugh‑filled moment.
Four‑time champion Max Verstappen turned a teammate’s tease into a laugh‑filled moment on his Sim Racing livestream, replying “I was setting up your car, Lulham!” after being asked why he missed the recent F1 movie premiere. The quick‑witted banter underscored the sport’s pop‑culture rise.
Why it matters:
- Verstappen’s humor humanises a dominant champion and highlights Formula 1’s pop‑culture crossover after the Oscar‑winning F1 film.
The details:
- A livestream viewer asked why Verstappen hadn’t seen the F1 movie, which recently won an Oscar for Best Sound.
- Verstappen missed the private premiere, saying his schedule was full.
- Lulham’s tease – “What were you doing that day?” – got the “setting up your car” jab.
- Lulham raced with Verstappen Racing in the GT World Challenge Europe at Paul Ricard, finishing ninth.
- Verstappen returns to the Nürburgring Nordschleife in a GT3 car with Lucas Auer, while F1 testing continues there with George Russell and Oscar Piastri on track.
What's next:
- Verstappen’s GT3 outing gives fans a rare look at his off‑track racing.
- The F1 movie’s buzz hints at more sport‑media crossover moments ahead.
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