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Verstappen honored by Fangio Foundation with gift

17 May 2022 at 06:45
Last update 17 May 2022 at 09:28
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Max Verstappen was visibly surprised with a tribute by the Juan Manuel Fangio Museum Foundation during the Historic Monaco Grand Prix. The reigning world champion received a gift from the foundation.

Verstappen honored by Fangio Foundation

Verstappen who could be found in his hometown at the leading event received nice news. The Museum Foundation honoring five-time F1 champion Fangio has recognized Verstappen's extraordinary achievements. The Dutchman received a bust of the Argentine who died in 1995.

While Charles Leclerc had a less than enjoyable weekend at the Monaco track, you can see from Verstappen's face in the photo as he accepts his gift from representatives Augusto Cesta and Omar Menem that he is genuinely surprised.