Verstappen jokes about cannabis smell during the Las Vegas GP (Instagram @maxverstappen1)
Max Verstappen joked about the intense smell of cannabis during the Las Vegas Grand Prix in the United States, saying he felt “quite intoxicated in the car.”
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The Red Bull driver highlighted the discomfort caused by the scent, which became evident during Saturday’s qualifying. Other drivers, such as Sergio Pérez and Franco Colapinto, also reported the issue during Friday’s practice sessions, as cannabis is legal in Nevada, although it is prohibited to bring the substance onto the circuit.
Despite the complaints, Verstappen secured a strong qualifying performance and his fourth Formula 1 championship title.
Sergio Pérez, Max’s teammate, had a poor performance, getting eliminated in Q1 and finishing 10th in the Las Vegas GP. He criticized the situation, saying he was tired and mentioned that the smell was noticeable throughout the night, an opinion shared by some drivers.
Although FIA rules prohibit the use of illicit substances, Verstappen made a joke, saying that if drug tests had been conducted at the time, all the drivers would probably have tested positive. The situation caused discomfort and is likely to be a topic of discussion among the competitors.
Source: DailyStar | Photo: Instagram @maxverstappen1 | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
