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Max Verstappen recently found himself in a humorous and slightly embarrassing moment during a media event ahead of a Formula 1 race weekend, where he accidentally paid a flattering compliment to someone he might not have intended to — possibly even one of his biggest rivals on the grid.
The Red Bull driver was taking part in a light-hearted promotional activity alongside his fellow F1 driver and RB (formerly AlphaTauri) team member, Yuki Tsunoda. During the event, both drivers were given a fun challenge: they had to wear novelty glasses attached to a face mask and attempt to guess the identity of the person on their mask through a series of yes-or-no questions. The twist, of course, was that they couldn’t see who they were impersonating — only the other person could.
As Verstappen put on his mask and began trying to determine who he was pretending to be, he kicked off his questioning with a rather amusing and telling remark. He asked, “Am I beautiful?” The question drew laughs, but things became even more comical once the identity of the face on his mask was revealed — it was none other than Hollywood star Brad Pitt, who is currently working on a Formula 1 movie that has generated quite a buzz in the motorsport community.
Pitt, often regarded as one of the most handsome actors in the world, clearly inspired Verstappen’s cheeky opening question. However, the real punchline lies in the fact that Verstappen apparently believed the mask might belong to one of his F1 rivals. By asking if he was attractive, he inadvertently complimented whoever he thought he might be impersonating — possibly even George Russell, whom he’s had a few tense moments with on track in the past. The incident adds a humorous footnote to the ongoing dynamic between F1’s top drivers, particularly given Verstappen’s fierce competitiveness and often blunt demeanor.
This funny moment offered fans a rare glimpse into the lighter side of Verstappen, who is more frequently seen as a focused and intense competitor during race weekends. It also provided a refreshing break from the usual intensity of F1 news, which has recently included dramatic developments such as Mercedes’ continued pursuit of Verstappen and a dramatic crash in Formula 2 where a car flipped upside down during the Austrian Grand Prix weekend.
In a sport often filled with pressure and high-stakes rivalries, Verstappen’s accidental compliment — whether aimed at Pitt or one of his paddock opponents — showed that even the fiercest racers can have moments of unintentional humor and self-awareness.
