2 weeks Ago By [email protected] (Mark Whiley)
A TV reporter was brutally dragged off the grid during a Max Verstappen interview ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Around 10 minutes before the start of the race at Imola, Sky Sports’ Rachel Brookes was waiting to catch a word with the world champion, who was chatting to a reporter from Viaplay, who broadcast F1 in the Netherlands. Verstappen was making his way onto the grid as he chatted to the Viaplay man, who evidently didn’t have the appropriate accreditation as he was soon grabbed by an official and frogmarched away.
Verstappen looked back in concern as Brookes laughed awkwardly before briefly quizzing the Dutch driver. Viewers were left shocked by the incident, with many feeling the official was far too heavy-handed. One said: “I get he didn't have a pass but he could've been a bit nicer.
No need to manhandle him like that.” F1 driver market reality now clear for Carlos Sainz as Red Bull close on decision Valtteri Bottas explains Imola paddock meeting with F1 team boss as move likely A second asked: “lol why was he getting dragged like that?” A third suggested: “He forgot his grid sticker.” Another added: “Sometimes I feel like the only media they respect is British Sky Sports.
” A fifth joked: “Can't wait for the memes to come from this.” On Saturday, Verstappen saw off McLaren’s challenge to match Ayrton Senna’s record of eight consecutive pole positions. At the Imola venue which claimed Senna’s life 30 years ago, Verstappen’s dre.
