Verstappen Accepts "Chucky" from Brown: F1 Rivalry in Abu Dhabi Final Climax

Red Bull’s star driver, Max Verstappen, has responded to McLaren CEO Zak Brown’s statements with a touch of humor. Brown compared the reigning champion’s tenacity in the fight for the title to a horror movie character. Brown made the analogy before the Qatar Grand Prix, highlighting Verstappen’s ability to stay in the fight for the championship. These words proved prophetic, as Verstappen won Sunday’s race, moving up to second place in the overall standings.

It’s like that guy in a horror movie, just when you think he’s not coming back, he’s back!
Zak Brown

Verstappen Accepts "Chucky" from Brown: F1 Rivalry in Abu Dhabi Final Climax — Max Verstappen está a 12 puntos de Lando Norris antes de la última carrera de la temporada.

Verstappen’s victory in Qatar puts him as Lando Norris’ closest rival in the fight for the title, only 12 points behind the McLaren driver, before the season finale in Abu Dhabi. When asked about Brown’s words, Verstappen referenced the famous horror film franchise “Child’s Play” and its iconic main character.

Call me Chucky!
Max Verstappen

The reigning champion also commented on his approach to the final race of the season.

I hope we start the weekend well, so to speak, that would help a lot. I think in terms of pure pace, it will be difficult, but a race like today also shows that it is not always easy, a Grand Prix, and many things can happen. So I probably rely on that a bit.
Max Verstappen