Three-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has made an interesting revelation this Sunday (12): he watches the Brasileirão and is a fan of Vasco da Gama. He is the boyfriend of Kelly Piquet, the daughter of Brazilian pilot Nelson Piquet, who is also a fan of the Cruzmaltino.
The chat happened in a live broadcast from the International Motor Sports Association (ISMA) eSports championship. The driver participated as a commentator, while the players competed in a racing simulation on the Watkins Glen circuit in New York.
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A viewer commented on the Twitch platform that Bragantino had managed to draw with Botafogo, in the Brazilian Championship.
“The Brazilian league is very exciting at the moment. There are a lot of teams very close. Botafogo was leading miles ahead, but in the last few games they have been losing and drawing”, commented Verstappen.
Afterwards, presenter Luke Crane asked which team Max Verstappen would support if he had to choose one in Brazil. The Dutchman reflected and replied: “I’m going with Vasco da Gama.”
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