The F1 community was left in shock after Max Verstappen’s girlfriend, Kelly Piquet, made a bold and controversial statement targeting George Russell. In an unexpected moment, Piquet referred to the Mercedes driver as an “outdated boy”, a remark that quickly made headlines and stirred up strong reactions from fans, drivers, and pundits alike.

The comment came during a heated exchange on social media where Piquet voiced her displeasure with Russell’s recent criticism of Verstappen’s racing style. The term “outdated boy” seemed to imply that Russell’s approach was too old-fashioned and no longer relevant in today’s F1 racing environment. The comment was met with immediate backlash, with some defending Russell and others criticizing Piquet for stepping into the driver rivalry, saying it was inappropriate for her to get involved in such heated exchanges.

As the F1 paddock buzzes with reactions to this latest drama, the question remains: Did Kelly Piquet’s comment cross a line, or is it just the latest chapter in the ongoing tension between Verstappen and Russell? With Verstappen remaining silent on the issue, all eyes are now on how the young Mercedes driver will respond to the verbal jab and whether it will escalate tensions between the two teams.