Verstappen jokes about Mercedes car: "Ugly huh"

Max Verstappen is busily preparing for the new Formula 1 season in Bahrain. Meanwhile, all drivers came up with a strong statement about the Russian war in Ukraine. Verstappen thinks the drivers have sent a clear signal, he told NOS.

While Formula One teams were preparing for the new racing year in Barcelona, Vladimir Putin decided to attack Ukraine. It caused the FIA to decide to remove the Russian Grand Prix from the calendar and Haas released Nikita Mazepin.

In addition, the drivers decided to speak up. "We are in a WhatsApp group with all the drivers. In it, of course, you discuss things like that," Verstappen let us know. "It was important to make the same statement together, because this is much more powerful than individually."

Verstappen on new car from Mercedes

Behind the scenes, Mercedes and Red Bull Racing, among others, are working hard to be ready for the first race in just over a week. In preparation for this, Verstappen already saw Mercedes' car in detail, jokingly stating in conversation with the medium, "Ugly huh."