Verstappen jokes about race starts, Russell addresses drink system issue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 3:09 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Max Verstappen, Kimi Antonelli, and George Russell shared light-hearted moments after a race in Austria. Verstappen joked about improving his starts, acknowledging previous struggles despite a decent getaway this time. Antonelli laughed at his off-track mistakes during the race. Russell revealed he faced a malfunction with his drinks system in the heat, a problem Antonelli also encountered. Both drivers commented on the challenging conditions they faced.
- •Max Verstappen made a joke about his race starts in Austria.
- •Kimi Antonelli laughed at his own off-track moments.
- •George Russell reported issues with his drinks system during the race.
- •Both Russell and Antonelli experienced drink system malfunctions in the heat.
- 3:09 PMYahoo Sports — Verstappen and Antonelli laugh at themselves, Russell reveals problem in Austria
"Max Verstappen couldn’t resist making a joke in the green room about his great starts in recent weeks. Kimi Antonelli, for his part, was also self-critical, laughing at his off-track moments.
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