Max Verstappen declines Red Bull's Monaco GP swimming pool celebration
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Max Verstappen has unequivocally stated he will not participate in Red Bull's post-Monaco Grand Prix swimming pool tradition. Recalling a previous incident that he found off-putting, Verstappen mentioned seeing someone leave behind residue from socks in the pool water. His comments came after teammate Isack Hadjar expressed his intent to jump into the pool if he wins the race, scheduled for June 7 at 3 pm local time. Verstappen, a two-time Monaco winner, finished in the top positions during the practice sessions leading up to the event.
- •Verstappen has ruled out diving into the pool after a past incident.
- •Isack Hadjar joked about joining the pool celebration if he wins.
- •The Monaco Grand Prix is set for June 7 at 3 pm local time.
- •Verstappen won the Monaco GP in 2021 and 2023.
- •He finished third in FP1 and FP2 and fifth in FP3.
- 12:30 PMMotorsport.com — Why Max Verstappen won't follow Red Bull's famous Monaco GP swimming pool tradition
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Why Max Verstappen won't follow Red Bull's famous Monaco GP swimming pool tradition
"Max Verstappen has categorically ruled out any prospect of diving into Red Bull's famous hospitality pool as he recounted an incident from a previous season which left him disgusted. For years, the spectacular Red Bull Energy station has been the centre of the Milton Keynes outfit's post-Monaco Grand Prix celebrations. The time-honoured tradition of team personnel and drivers hurling ...Keep reading
"Max Verstappen has ruled out joining Red Bull’s traditional Monaco pool celebrations after recalling an incident that left him disgusted
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 6, 2026, 12:30 PMWhy Max Verstappen won't follow Red Bull's famous Monaco GP swimming pool tradition
Max Verstappen has categorically ruled out any prospect of diving into Red Bull's famous hospitality pool as he recounted an incident from a previous season which left him disgusted. For years, the spectacular Red Bull Energy station has been the centre of the Milton Keynes outfit's post-Monaco Grand Prix celebrations. The time-honoured tradition of team personnel and drivers hurling ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 12:30 PMWhy Max Verstappen won't follow Red Bull's famous Monaco GP swimming pool tradition
Max Verstappen has ruled out joining Red Bull’s traditional Monaco pool celebrations after recalling an incident that left him disgusted
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