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earlybrakingpod

[Instagram post:

A shot of two people wearing t-shirts. One shirt reads "UNNECESSARY ANGER" and the other shirt reads "BORDERLINE VIOLENCE". The picture is taken from the chest-down and the people's heads are not visible.]

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earlybrakingpod Guess who? Episode 4 is coming soon…

georgerussell63 ;)

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after retiring from F1, george russell starts a podcast. somehow, max verstappen becomes a regular guest. the internet reacts.

Notes:

typical rpf reminders: this is a work of fiction, the character personalities/events here are not in any way meant to represent the irl drivers, and all the mentioned social media usernames were made up by me so any matches to real people are completely unintentional!

inspiration from this came from george on the silver arrows podcast + that one video of max saying george would be most likely to start a podcast!! george and max are both retired in this fic and it's fair to assume most of the 2026 grid is retired as well, with the exceptions of the 2024 - 2026 rookies. fic title comes from "in between" by gracie abrams.

i hope you have as much fun reading this as i had writing it!

(See the end of the work for more notes.)

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georgerussell63 and earlybrakingpod

[Instagram post:

  1. George sits at a table in front of a microphone, wearing headphones and grinning widely at the camera.

  2. A short video of a clapperboard, lowering to reveal George, who starts laughing.

  3. A candid shot of George and Alex in discussion, seated on opposite sides of the table.]

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georgerussell63 I'm delighted to announce the start of my new podcast, EARLY BRAKING. We've been working on this for a couple months now, and I'm absolutely thrilled to share it with all of you. Catch the premiere episode with none other than @alex_albon on Saturday morning at 9 AM CET!

alex_albon :)

lando Here we go mate…

charles_leclerc Wonderful

 

george's lawyer @russonelli

GEORGE STARTING A PODCAST I COULD CRY THIS IS ALL IVE EVER WANTED

mercgarage @bellinghamnicks

he can praise torger wolff for 2 hours for all i care i'm just so happy we'll hear his voice

 

galexia @groeems23

Alex being the first guest ohh I know what you are George

goatmilton @lewisgf2068

fingers crossed for britcedes next

mika!! @charliexceeex

And bratcedes after that

 

RUSSTAPPEN @av1cxdos

If i speak

francesca 63 @shadesofclairo

gtfo a gax episode would actually end the world

redbull addict @ffeinenow

As if Max would voluntarily be in a room with his insufferable ass LMFAOO

RUSSTAPPEN @av1cxdos

And here comes the fun police…

 


 

Transcript from Episode One of Early Braking (with Alex Albon)

George: I've actually prepared some questions to ask you.

Alex: Really?

George: Yeah. Do you think we need them?

Alex: If you'd like, sure. But I sort of assumed we were going to talk normally.

George: My worry was that we'd forget we're recording and accidentally reveal some confidential secret.

Alex: Oh, I see. Right, we have many secrets. Too many.

George: [laughing] So many secrets. You'll be dying to find out.

Alex: Well, now I'm curious. What questions did you have?

George: For our listeners, I wrote the questions down on notecards, so that noise is me shuffling them.

Alex: [laughing] Thank you for clarifying, George.

George: Okay. This one says… what was your least favorite part of being an F1 driver? Huh. Well, I already know this one.

Alex: What is it, then?

George: The media attention.

Alex: That's not it.

George: Wait, really? What is it, then? No— why are you laughing?

Alex: I'm lying. You were correct, I just wanted to see you panic.

George: On my own podcast?

Alex: [laughing]

George: You're welcome to leave, Alex. There's the door. And there's a window. Take your pick. Pity you all can't see him, because he's nearly falling off his chair.

 

63grussells @beetrootjuice

Alex exposing George for accidentally gatecrashing the last day of his and Lily's honeymoon was not on my bingo card

tewswift @400luxxing

Fork found in utensil drawer in kitchen in a house

 

galexia @groeems23

and the award for the loudest giggleshits of all time goes to…

riya @bortoletsgo

i never thought i'd say this but they're almost worse than maxiel AND lando

 


 

Max Verstappen News @russtappennet

Max has followed George Russell on Instagram.

Max Verstappen News @russtappennet

Important to note that George already follows him

isack goatjar @racedembulls

which could mean nothing

 

avi @arvidstan

max following george after baku 2023 qatar 2024 barcelona 2025 waging a kimi antonelli custody battle kissing up to toto wolff AND not inviting george to his retirement party

mika!! @charliexceeex

Genuinely shameless

 

teastappen @maxwdcs

there's no way max is coming on #his podcast

Ava @versteponme

Right he's way too employed for that

elsie (no.1 carlos defender) @lossainz

they're both retired and equally unemployed mind you

Ava @versteponme

At least my driver isn't in love with hearing his own voice

 

george's lawyer @russonelli

what do you mean george was following max all this time GEORGE GET UP

lena @landoflando

i fear he's exactly where he wants to be

Mr Lawson @secondseater

Next thing you know he'll be letting that man speak on the podcast

 

RUSSTAPPEN @av1cxdos

And so it begins…

redbull addict @ffeinenow

Holy delusional

 

earlybrakingpod

[Instagram reel. George and Alex spin a wheel three times to determine who George may invite as his next guest on the podcast:

  1. Kimi Antonelli

George: "I'd quite like that, actually."

Alex: "Oh, that's a good one."

  1. Lando Norris

George: "Never happening. Ever."

Alex: "It's for the best."

George: "I don't need him breaking another headset."

  1. Nico Hülkenberg

George: "Absolutely."

Alex: "Everyone loves Nico."]

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earlybrakingpod We heard you were curious about our next guest…

lando Rude???

grsource i'm fucking crying george saw the max rumors and said well no!!

adiwatchesf1 it's the way max's name isn't even on the wheel

 

lando dynasty @norrisgaul

what did george mean by lando breaking ANOTHER headseat when was the first time

galexia @groeems23

Honestly not surprised

 

mad max @flyingdutchman

max is free from the clutches of that podcast everybody cheered!!

 

goatmilton @lewisgf2068

ended max bumstappen

tewswift @400luxxing

he's never making it onto the podcast LMFAOO

 


 

Transcript from Episode Two of Early Braking (with Nico Hülkenberg)

George: […] I think you're one of the most resilient drivers I've ever known. So to get a bit serious, what kept you persevering?

Nico: I think I always knew my time would come, because there was a reason I was still on the grid. I knew I could drive, I knew I had the skills, and I had come close to podiums before. So I don't think it was really a question of whether I could do it, it was when. So you keep pushing until that time comes.

George: And now you've had ten podiums.

Nico: [laughing] Yes. Big changes.

George: So would you say self-confidence is critical?

Nico: Yes, absolutely. If you don't believe you can do it, then why would anyone else?

George: I completely agree. If there are any drivers in F2 or F3 or karting— anyone doubting themselves, really— listening to this, take it from the man himself. You need to believe.

Nico: Of course, don't get big-headed, but…

George: [laughing] Arrogance is not the same as self-confidence. I know quite a few people who've taken it there.

Nico: [laughing] Oh? Are we naming names?

George: Nah. I'm sure people have their guesses, though.

 

aaliyah @oscahpastries

this one made me cry a little ngl i love nico so much my underrated goat

francesca 63 @shadesofclairo

Props to George for asking such good questions too I love them together

 

lena @landoflando

Girll he knows damn well our guesses start with "max" and end with "verstappen"

galinda @twohorsesandadog

russtappen divorce BACK ON

 


 

earlybrakingpod and fernandoalo_oficial

[Instagram reel. George and Fernando are playing a game of "Guess That Quote".

  1. George: [laughing] "Suck my balls, mate."

Fernando: "Ah, Kevin! Kevin Magnussen."

  1. Fernando: "Must be the water."

George: "Oh! Charles… no, Bryan Bozzi. My seat isn't full of water, though."

Fernando: "Thank god for that."

  1. George: "Oh, you'll like this one. The engine feels good, much slower than before."

Fernando: "That's me!"

  1. Fernando: "I've got balls, but none of them are crystal."

George: "Seb Vettel."

  1. George: "I am stupid."

Fernando: [laughing] "Charles Leclerc."

  1. Fernando: "You'll love this one, too. He lashes out with unnecessary anger and…?"

George: "And borderline violence. Wonder who said that one."

Fernando: "It was Max, no?"

George: [laughing] "You're right. How could I forget?"]

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earlybrakingpod Fun with Fernando in Episode 3! Thank you to everyone for tuning in.

fernandoalo_oficial An honor

adiwatchesf1 LIKED BY MAX VERSTAPPEN???

 

George Russell Updates @gr63updates

Max Verstappen has liked a video from @/earlybrakingpod, George's podcast

fidelio @jagalskardig

max news so juicy a george russell account is posting about him

 

shay @ifmymomhadballs

#he is so irrelevant his team had to name drop max verstappen to get attention

aaliyah @oscahpastries

fernando and not george was the one joking about it but ok sure….

 

mina (SAW LEWIS 3X) @britmycedes

george and fernando mentioning max on the podcast AND max liking the video this is soooooo

isack goatjar @racedembulls

this is somehow gayer than if they kissed

 

redbull addict @ffeinenow

And ykw? There's still no way Max is voluntarily going on that podcast no matter how much Woody begs!!!

RUSSTAPPEN @av1cxdos

Just knee deep in denial

redbull addict @ffeinenow

If I'm wrong I'll throw all my redbulls in the dumpster I'm not even joking bc I KNOW it's not happening

 


 

earlybrakingpod

[Instagram post:

A shot of two people wearing t-shirts. One shirt reads "UNNECESSARY ANGER" and the other shirt reads "BORDERLINE VIOLENCE". The picture is taken from the chest-down and the people's heads are not visible.]

liked by georgerussell63, maxverstappen1, and others

earlybrakingpod Guess who? Episode 4 is coming soon…

georgerussell63 ;)

 

RUSSTAPPEN @av1cxdos

@ffeinenow this you?

[ redbull addict @ffeinenow

If I'm wrong I'll throw all my redbulls in the dumpster I'm not even joking bc I KNOW it's not happening ]

redbull addict @ffeinenow

i fucking hate you

[photo: a trashbag filled with redbull cans]

RUSSTAPPEN @av1cxdos

Don't shoot the messenger!

 

Max Verstappen News @verstappennet

Max is allegedly a guest on episode 4 of Early Braking, George Russell's podcast

George Russell Updates @gr63updates

"Allegedly" who are you trying to fool

Max Verstappen News @verstappennet

Myself

 

avi @arvidstan

max verstappen and george russell wearing glorified couple's tshirts i'm dyinggggg

galexia @groeems23

YOU COULDN'T HAVE PAID ME TO PREDICT THIS

lena @landoflando

unironically need this as merch

 

earlybrakingpod, georgerussell63, and maxverstappen1

[Instagram reel: Max gifting George their t-shirts during the podcast. They are seated across from each other.

Max: "By the way, I brought you a little gift."

George: "You did what?"

Max: "No, you'll like it! Here. This one is for you, and this one is for me."

George: [laughing] "You're joking. Mate."

Max: "Not a joke."

George: "Where'd you even get these? Did you make them?"

Max: "Well, somebody did it for me."

George: [holding the shirt up to show the camera] "Mine says 'unnecessary anger', and his says 'borderline violence'. Blimey."

Max: [laughing] "Nice, right?"

George: "That's one word for it."]

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earlybrakingpod Hello there, Max! Be sure to catch Episode 4 on Saturday morning, 9 AM CET.

lando They grow up so fast

maxverstappen1 I'm a genius

georgerussell63 Humble as always

 

george's lawyer @russonelli

#they were calling george unemployed for starting a podcast meanwhile max is spending his free time thinking of cute couple's shirts they can wear

 

mad max @theflyingdutchman

WHAT THE FUCK IS HE DOING

shay @ifmymomhadballs

regretting not driving for merc so badly he befriended their most insufferable ex-driver

goatmilton @lewisgf2068

toxic max verstappen stans discover friendship and adult maturity

 


 

Transcript from Episode 4 of Early Braking (with Max Verstappen)

George: Now that you're retired—

Max: Why'd you say it like that?

George: Say it like what? I said it normally.

Max: We're both retired.

George: But I'm asking you the question. Fine. Now that we are both retired—

Max: Much better!

George: Let me ask my question! Now that we're both retired, how are you coping? Do you miss it, have you tried to get the younger ones interested, anything like that?

Max: I don't really feel any way about it. And P and Lily aren't interested in it. Even if they were, I can't say I'd really, like, encourage competing, just because I've already witnessed all of that, so it actually makes me feel a little better.

George: Tamer hobbies are always best. I feel the same way about my niece.

Max: For sure. I still use the sim, of course, and I watch the races. Actually— no, never mind.

George: What?

Max: [laughing] Nothing.

George: Are you taking the piss? What were you going to say?

Max: I just remembered. Lily likes to watch with me, but the very first time she did, she loved you. She kept trying to say your name before anyone else's.

George: Actually? That's— wow. I'm flattered, really. That's very sweet.

Max: Yeah. Don't let it go to your head, though.

George: Oh, I'm letting it. Lily was Team Russell!

Max: She was Team Verstappen.

George: If she truly were, she wouldn't have been trying to say my name.

 

RUSSTAPPEN @av1cxdos

I have exactly zero appropriate reactions to this episode

isack goatjar @racedembulls

i'll take 20 more episodes of this pls and thank you

 

francesca 63 @shadesofclairo

max try not to call george beautiful challenge: FAILED

[audio: George and Max during the podcast.

George: "What was the most underrated part about the other drivers on the grid? Something that nobody really brings up."

Max: "What do you think?"

George: "I asked first."

Max: "Well… this is random, but I'd say their looks, because none of them are ugly. Why are you laughing?"

George: "I wasn't expecting that, is all! Am I included in that?"

Max: "Yeah, why not? You're beautiful."

George: "You heard it here first, everyone. Max Verstappen adores me."

Max: "Well, let's not take it that far."

George: "He's smiling as he says this, by the way."]

mika!! @charliexceeex

this was genuinely so insane i had to pause and take a lap

 

avi @arvidstan

so lily is a 63, max wants george's cookie, they have matching t-shirts, george was invited to the retirement party after all but couldn't come, they both think qatar went too far, and they would've liked to try being teammates before retiring ok great awesome sure #coolbeans

fidelio @jagalskardig

WHAT AM I CRAZY WHEN DID THEY SAY THE TEAMMATE THING HELLO

lena @landoflando

it was kinda short and at the end (but it still happened)

[audio: George and Max during the podcast.

George: "I'm not sure if you feel this way, but I feel like I have regrets— well, not quite regrets, but things I would have liked to try before retiring."

Max: "Yeah, like, 'oh, that would've been cool'. I can't say I dwell on it, though."

George: "Same for me. But I really do get curious if I think about it."

Max: "What's yours?"

George: "I feel like I would have liked to be teammates with more of the drivers on the grid, not that I wasn't happy with my teammates, but just to experiment. You know, what if I'd been partnered with somebody else and we'd just completely meshed? I think it would have been interesting if we'd been partnered, for example."

Max: [laughing] "We would've killed each other, I think. I definitely wouldn't have let you pass or anything like that."

George: "For sure. We're both very stubborn in that way."

Max: "Yeah. But that does sound interesting. I guess it's too bad we didn't get that at any point."

George: "Probably for the best, though."]

 

earlybrakingpod

[Instagram reel: George and Max discussing Qatar 2024.

Max: "I mean, to be honest, I think some things got out of hand with us. Qatar, for instance. I was very angry at the time and I meant what I was saying, but remembering now, I know that's all it really was. Just anger."

George: "I think it's a bit of the same for me. The aftermath definitely could have been better. The way I see it, I was reacting to you, and then you were reacting back to me, so I had to react again, and it kept getting worse."

Max: "Yeah. Really bad."

George: "Personally, I wish I'd taken a breather instead of keeping it going."

Max: "I feel the same about myself. Again, it was just overblown. Completely unnecessary."

George: "Wow. Look how far we've come."

Max: "Well, not that far. You're still a bit annoying."

George: [laughing] "See? You're always starting these things, that's the issue. But I have matured and evolved, so I am choosing to not react to that. You see that?"

Max: [laughing] "Yeah, I see it."]

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earlybrakingpod "Look how far we've come." Thank you to all who tuned in for Episode 4. We'll see you next week!

danielricciardo WOW

alex_albon Good work mates

 


 

earlybrakingpod

[Instagram post:

  1. George and Alex posing for a photo, Alex grinning while George is mid-laugh.

  2. George and Nico sat down in their chairs, raising an eyebrow at the camera.

  3. George and Fernando leaning against the wall, arms crossed and eyeing the camera with serious expressions.

  4. George and Max smiling and standing beside each other, Max doing a thumbs up and George doing a thumbs down.

  5. George and Ollie looking at the camera, Ollie winking and George covering his mouth.

  6. George and Sebastian Vettel looking up at the camera, taken in 0.5 to exaggerate their foreheads.

  7. George slightly crouched with Oscar hanging onto his back, both of them laughing.

  8. George, Lando, and Alex standing in a line. George has a hand on his hip, Lando has his middle finger raised, and Alex is giving the camera a thumbs up.

  9. George and Arvid standing together, both holding up the sign of the horns.]

liked by alex_albon, oscarpiastri, and others.

earlybrakingpod And just like that, we're already at nine episodes! Thank you for all the listens and the laughs. Episode 10 will feature two highly-requested guests, so stay tuned for that! We'd love to see your guesses in the comments ;)

— GR & co.

kiwiantonelli please let kimi be on the next episode!!!!!

minajpg 2019 rookies episode again???

angelssilverarrows honestly wouldn't mind max making a comeback

 


 

Max Verstappen News @verserstappennet

Max and Kimi Antonelli will be featured on episode 10 of Early Braking, George Russell's podcast

teastappen @maxwdcs

wtf again?????

kai @nandoalonso

He's lost in the british boy sauce

 

george's lawyer @russonelli

divorced parents and son are back so soon YESSS

galinda @twohorsesandadog

time to start making 2025 family jokes again

soleil @bananaleclerc

are they really divorced anymore though….

aaliyah @oscahpastries

i like the way you think

 

earlybrakingpod

[Instagram post:

  1. Kimi and George standing together. Kimi is doing George's T-pose, while George is doing Kimi's hang-ten.

  2. Max and Kimi sitting down, smiling at the camera. Max has his arm around Kimi.

  3. George, Max, and Kimi all seated around a table, the latter two listening as George talks.]

liked by kimi.antonelli, arvid.lindblad, and others

earlybrakingpod George, Max, and Kimi are back together this Saturday morning, 9 AM CET!

 


 

Transcript from Episode 10 of Early Braking (with Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli)

Max: Kimi, be honest. Who was the better teacher, me or George?

George: Hey! Am I the host here, or you? And I was the better teacher.

Kimi: [laughing] Come on, I'm not answering that.

George: See? It's obviously me.

Max: He said he's not answering because he doesn't want to humiliate you.

Kimi: Well, I think you both taught me really good things and you both gave me good advice. And that's why I can do way better under pressure than before. It's nice for me to be able to do that for younger drivers now, too.

George: Good answer. Very professional.

Kimi: Very boring, you mean.

George: Just a bit. What's your typical approach to interviews? Do you go in with the mindset of keeping things professional, or do you take it as it comes?

Max: That was actually very smooth.

Kimi: I agree.

George: Thank you. I try.

Kimi: Yeah, I really think it depends on the interview. Like, if I'm in the paddock, of course I'm not going to start talking about whatever I want because of all the people and cameras and stuff. But if it's less formal, then I think I can talk more. Like this, for example. Or for Instagram stuff.

George: I understand that. I've tried to take that approach myself, more or less.

Max: I don't think I've ever done that.

George: Trust me, we know.

Kimi: [laughing] If my mom had balls, she would be my dad.

George: She would be my dad!

Max: I don't think it's a bad thing. There's never any fuss about who I am in private because I keep my image the same.

George: I don't know, about that, mate. I think people are still divided over whether you're really that annoying in private. Which he is, by the way. In case you were wondering.

Max: That's your problem, mate. Kimi thinks I'm lovely.

Kimi: You are lovely, Max.

George: Alright, then.

 

kimi wdc 3 incoming! @raguantonelli

kimi being the cool one, kimi and max bonding, kimi and george bonding, george and max banter… this is everything i've ever wanted

Mr Lawson @secondseater

Dare I say second best episode (best being 2019 rookies obviously)

 

redbull addict @ffeinenow

I don't know what to say anymore. if my goat likes russell now then…?

RUSSTAPPEN @av1cxdos

one of us!!! one of us!!!! one of us!!!!!!

 


 

F1 Updates @f1updates

Max Verstappen and George Russell reunite for Episode 13 of Early Braking, with special guest Daniel Ricciardo

[photo: Max, Daniel, and George all standing in a row. Daniel has his elbow hooked around Max's neck, pretending to choke him, while squishing George's cheeks with his other hand. George is smiling, Max is sticking his tongue out.]

dani ricciardo squared @honeybadger4ever

these mfs max and george are reuniting every two days this is nothing to write home about

 

galexia @groeems23

are they trying to soft launch max becoming a co-host or?????

george's lawyer @russonelli

never thought i'd say this but i wouldn't be mad if he did…………….

 

Max Verstappen News @verstappennet

Max reacts to claims of becoming a co-host on George Russell's podcast during his Twitch stream today

[video: Max and Team Redline streaming on Twitch, each of their cameras visible on the screen.

Max: [reading from the chat] "'Max are you going to become a full-time podcaster with George'… it's George's podcast, not mine. You'll have to ask him that question."]

Ava @versteponme

He didn't say no and I don't like that

chris @gasleeeeyyyy

denial is a river

 


 

earlybrakingpod

[Instagram reel. George and Max are seated on opposite sides of a table, watching the Austrian Grand Prix on a laptop placed in front of them.

George: "Does Liam have damage? Those turns aren't looking good."

Max: "I think so. Oh!"

George: "My god. That's a nightmare."

Max: "Have you invited him yet?"

George: "Yeah, we've been talking for a while, but he's obviously very busy right now. Not like us. Now Arvid's taken 3rd."

Max: "Are they going to bring Liam in? Ollie's getting close, too. There's no point in continuing like that."

George: "Kimi's lead is looking very comfortable now. Woah!"

Max: "F—king hell!"

George: "That was too close."

Max: "No sense to what they're doing. Liam's car needs repairs. He'll get hurt."

George: "Finally, they're boxing. Do you reckon we'd make good commentators?"

Max: "You might. I'd cuss more than the drivers."]

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earlybrakingpod George and Max reacting to the explosive Austrian Grand Prix. Very glad you're okay, @liamlawson30!

 

noel gallagher 2.0 @danceyrselfclean

watch out crofty and martin!! russtappen are coming for your jobs

 

don't call my name fernandoooo @alonsodagoat

recurring guests on george's podcast, ranked by number of episodes:

  • max - 7 episodes

  • alex - 5 episodes

  • lando - 4 episodes

  • kimi, charles, oscar, fernando - 2 episodes

conclusion: russtappen?

galexia @groeems23

alex not being first in something george-related for the first time wow :(

mina (SAW LEWIS 3X) @britmycedes

it's okay everyone knows galex is forever and max is the other woman

 


 

Transcript from Episode 20 of Early Braking (with Max Verstappen)

George: Do you still drink Redbulls?

Max: Yes.

George: Even though you're not sponsored?

Max: I've been regularly drinking it for over 10 years now. My sister says I'd have withdrawals if I tried to quit all at once.

George: I reckon she's right. It's basically an addiction at that point, isn't it?

Max: Pssh. It's not that serious. It's like how you never wear anything other than Adidas, even though you're not sponsored.

George: That's not remotely the same thing.

Max: Have you tried buying Nikes? Proper running shoes?

George: I like my shoes. I don't see a reason to try another brand.

Max: And I like my Redbull. We're all dying anyway. I might as well enjoy things I like.

George: Morbid.

 

Thomas @frederiksfanboy

I can't believe I just spent twenty minutes of my life listening to George and Max argue over whether Max has a redbull addiction or not

hulking hulkenberg @saubertruther

This is REAL journalism

 

avi @arvidstan

all i'm gonna say is that i've BEEN saying russtappen was meant to be the next sewis since 2025 so this is not surprising at all

elsie (no.1 carlos defender) @lossainz

you are a prophet

 


 

buzzfeedceleb and earlybrakingpod

[Instagram post:

  1. George and Max sitting next to each other, wearing their "unnecessary anger/borderline violence" shirts and laughing.

  2. Max raising his arms in victory, while George shakes his head.]

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buzzfeedceleb We invited Formula 1 World Championship Winners George Russell and Max Verstappen to test how well they really know each other. Watch them take the Buzzfeed BFF Test at the link in bio!

alex_albon Now why wasn't I invited

georgerussell63 We already know we're best friends

 

galexia @groeems23

galex AND russtapen are alive and well #thriving

franco colapintgooooo @ferrarifckups

Just as the lord niki lauda himself intenteded

 

RUSSTAPPEN @av1cxdos

CRYING WTF IS THIS

[video: George and Max are asked when each other's birthdays are.

Max: "F—k."

George: "Well, that's not a good sign. He's about to guess a month on the opposite side of the year."

Max: "You have so little faith in me?"

George: "Yes."

Max: "Oh. That's nice, I guess."

George: [turning his whiteboard around] "I said Max's birthday is on September 20th."

Max: [turning his whiteboard around] "You're ten days off."

George: "What! The 30th?"

Max: [laughing] "Idiot. I think George's birthday is on February 14th."

George: "That's very close, actually. February 15th."

Max: "What time were you born?"

George: "What does that have to do with anything?"

Max: "Somewhere in the world, it was February 14th when you were born. Because of time zones and all that. So technically—"

George: "You're still wrong."

Max: "Well, you were more days off from mine."

George: "We were both wrong."

Max: "You were more wrong."]

isack goatjar @racedembulls

they're so old married couple it makes me sick

 

teastappen @maxwdcs

new max quote unlocked

[picture: A black-and-white photo of Max during an interview. Below him in quotes reads, "What the fuck do you need a star sign for?"]

shay @ifmymomhadballs

are we just ignoring the place we got this quote from

teastappen @maxwdcs

for my own sanity yes

 

george's lawyer @russonelli

they're so freaking cute

[video: George and Max at the end of the Buzzfeed BFF test.

Max: "Well, that went badly."

George: "Obviously, we're not best friends. Then again, it's not every day you have a 6-year rivalry with someone, so that's got to count for something."

Max: [laughing] "Very sweet of you, George. You're my favorite rival."

George: "Thank you, Max. You're my favorite rival as well."]

 


 

earlybrakingpod and maxverstappen1

[Instagram post:

George and Max sitting on the same side of the podcast table for the first time, once again in their matching shirts.]

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earlybrakingpod Thank you for 29 episodes, and happy birthday, @maxverstappen1 (see, George does know your birthday). We're delighted to announce that Max will be joining George as a co-host on Early Braking moving forward, and we hope you're just as excited about this as we are.

George and Max will see you for episode 30 this Saturday, 9 AM CET. Who do you think our guest will be? We'd love to see your guesses in the comments!

georgerussell63 A little less lonely now on my side of the table

maxverstappen1 *our side of the table

 

redbull addict @ffeinenow

@av1cxdos you win. I fear Russtappen has won me over…

RUSSTAPPEN (THE OG) @av1cxdos

and I'm so happy to see it #lovewins

Notes:

thank you so much for reading! kudos/comments are love <3