A large number of superstars came to the Circuit of The Americas at this year’s United States Grand Prix. While many of them graced the paddock and grid before the race, Shaquille O’Neal arguably stole the show.
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However, it wasn’t the first time he appeared in an F1 race. When he appeared on Sunday, he reappeared in an F1 race two decades ago. During his time on the grid, ex-F1 driver Martin Brundle tried to borrow some of Shaq’s time, which ended in a weird way.
The 2001 interaction of Shaquille O’Neal and Martin Brundle emerges again
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In 2001 the former center of the Los Angeles Lakers visited the Hockenheimring for the German Grand Prix. Shaq wore some smart casuals and walked the grid alongside F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone.
Before Brundle discovered the two-meter tall NBA legend, he commented on different teams for the race. After discovering him, he tried to get a quick message from O’Neal. Initially, the four-time NBA champion refused to give Brundle his time. However, when he was told he was part of ITV, he took some questions from the former McLaren driver.
When asked how he was feeling, Shaq replied, “I’m pretty good. Just here to meet the world’s best racing drivers. ”Brundle then asked if he thought F1 drivers were paid as much as he was. Shaq responded not just by saying he didn’t know, but by promoting his upcoming job outside of basketball.
“You do it for fun, I do it for fun, we all do it for fun. Just here for a good time, I’m talking about my new album Shaquille O’Neal Presents Superfriends and my new book due out in January. It’s called ‘Shaq speaks back’. “
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Max Verstappen won the race after a close battle with Lewis Hamilton
The 24-year-old prevailed against his British rival in an intense 56-lap race on Sunday. With this win, Verstappen broke Red Bull the duck on this track and moved 12 points ahead of Hamilton in the drivers’ championship.
Formula 1 F1 – United States Grand Prix – Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA – October 24, 2021 Former American professional basketball player Shaquille O’Neal presents Red Bulls Max Verstappen with the winner’s trophy on the podium REUTERS / Brian Snyder
In one of the most exciting F1 seasons of the hybrid era, there are only five races left. Can Verstappen extend his lead at the upcoming Mexican Grand Prix? Or will Hamilton narrow the gap with a solid performance?
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