(Reuters) – Max Verstappen hit back with sarcasm on Thursday after seven times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton suggested his young Red Bull rival was feeling the pressure of a first title tilt. “I’m so nervous I can barely sleep,” the Dutch 23-year-old told reporters at the Russian Grand Prix when Hamilton’s comments were put to him. Hamilton had earlier told reporters that he knew from experience what Verstappen was going through. The 36-year-old batted aside reported comments from Red Bull consultant Helmut Marko questioning how much pain he had really felt. It’s natural when a car lands on your head that you’re going to have some sort of discomfort,” he said.

Source: MetroXpress September 23, 2021 13:41 UTC