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Max suffers another 'hairy' moment behind the wheel

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Max Verstappen took full advantage of a week off to nurse and reset his body and mind after Silverstone's brawl and burst.

And the Red Bull charger got back behind the wheel over the weekend, at least virtually, as he geared up for this week's Hungarian Grand Prix.

Verstappen took part in iRacing's 24 Hours of Spa, racing a Porsche in the online sim event with his Team Redline teammates.

The group finished a creditable fifth despite a few 'hairy' moments suffered by Max.

"I’m having some technical issues here, the cats are running through the sim," Verstappen told his team-mates during the race.

"I hope the cat doesn’t jump behind my brake pedal because it will become a pancake!"

Queried on the names of his felines, Max said: "Jimmy and Sassy", before adding that "Lewis and Toto" would have perhaps been more fitting.

Indeed Max, that would have been purrrfect!

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.

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