The formula 1 paddock is a regular of dramas, but a recent comment by Kelly Piquet, the girlfriend of Max Verstappen, created a shock wave within the community. In a surprising access of anger, Piquet described the Mercedes Pilot George Russell as “old -fashioned boy”, a harsh remark that triggered debates among fans, pilots and experts. This comment, pronounced during a recent interview, aroused controversy and rekindled the already intense rivalry between Verstappen and Russell.

The incident follows a stormy exchange between Verstappen and Russell during a recent Grand Prix weekend. The tension rises between the two pilots, Russell often expressing his ambitions to challenge the domination of Verstappen. If the details of their last hook remain vague, the picket’s comment seems to target Russell’s behavior directly and its apparent immaturity on the grid. His choice of words, notably “old-fashioned”, has aroused many speculation about the underlying context and the reasons for such a daring declaration.

Piquet, emblematic figure of F1 because of his relationship with the defending champion and his personal history as a girl from the triple world champion Nelson Piquet, is known for his active presence on social networks and in the paddock. Her comment has aroused great interest, some congratulating her to defend Verstappen, while others criticized her for immigrant in rivalry between the pilots on the track. Social networks, in particular X, have aroused many reactions, fans being divided as to whether the piquet remark was justified or unnecessarily provocative.

Russell, known for his composure and eloquent answers, has not yet reacted publicly to the Piquet’s words. However, sources close to Mercedes suggest that the young Briton cannot be disturbed, rather focusing on his performance during the 2025 season. Russell’s Ascension in F1 was marked by his ability to compete with high -level pilots like Verstappen, and this incident could only intensify their rivalry in the next races.

The F1 community in the broad sense has also spoke. Some experts believe that stakes may degenerate into professional conflicts, potentially affecting the spirit of sport competition. Others see it as a reflection of the high issues of F1, where emotions are often lively. Teams and pilots are now under surveillance to preserve their professionalism when approaching the crucial races of the season.

This controversy underlines the personal dynamics that often intertwine with the competitive nature of F1. If Verstappen continues to dominate on track, stories like this outside the track maintain sport under the lights of the ramp. While the F1 circus is preparing for the next race, all eyes will be turned to Verstappen and Russell to see if this verbal picra will result in a more fierce battle on the circuit. For the moment, the piquet’s comment has maintained attention to the drama surrounding two of the biggest F1 stars.