Max Verstappen, who secured pole position for the British Grand Prix, was seen sporting a bandage on his right hand, sparking curiosity among fans and media. When asked about the injury in the post-qualifying press conference, Verstappen downplayed its significance, referring to it as a “hand injury” and a problem with his finger.
Verstappen did not provide specific details about how the injury occurred, but assured that it doesn’t affect his driving. He acknowledged that the bandage made it look interesting but emphasized that he is fine when behind the wheel.
As the championship leader, holding a comfortable 81-point lead over his teammate Sergio Perez, Verstappen will start from pole position at Silverstone. McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri will line up behind him, followed by the Ferrari teammates.
When asked about his biggest threat on Sunday, Verstappen replied, “I don’t know.” He expressed his contentment with his rivals shuffling positions and stealing points from each other.
Verstappen’s injury is not unique among drivers, as pundits also noted that Alex Albon had a bloodied back after qualifying. Albon attributed the injuries to the high levels of downforce in the cars, explaining that the forces sometimes cause discomfort and even rip the skin.
In conclusion, while Verstappen’s hand injury remains somewhat of a mystery, he played down its significance and affirmed that it doesn’t impact his driving performance. As the race unfolds, fans and pundits will be keen to see if Verstappen can convert his pole position into a victory at the British Grand Prix.
