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Nick Knowles had his say about F1's Brazilian Grand Prix winner Max Verstappen (Image: BBC)
Ex-Strictly star Nick Knowles took to Twitter (X) to roll his eyes at comments made as a fight broke out about Formula 1.
The debate was centred around British journalists not flying internationally to cover a sporting event, which prompted one viewer to sneer: "All this proves is how unlikeable British drivers are. (I am British)." An unimpressed Nick fired back: "Ah you’re one of the those self flagellating Brits ignoring the massive heritage of Brits in F1 from development of F1 to drivers to teams based in UK to design innovation and records held in the sport." (sic)
The argument had started after Max Verstappen blasted the lack of UK media presence at a press conference following his first win in months at the Brazilian Grand Prix. The frustrated motoring champ gently quizzed: "I appreciate all of you being here but I don't see any British press here today.
"They had to run to the airport, or they don't know where the press conference is?" Members of the audience could be heard breaking into laughter.
The furore follows FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem's claims that he hadn't been treated fairly by members of the British media during his tenure. One Twitter follower, knowing of his longstanding passion for the sport, asked: "Anyone seen Nick Knowles?"
Max Verstappen on Sky Sports after his Brazilian win (Image: SKY SPORTS)
Nick replied to that tweet too, exclaiming: "I’m a McLaren fan but was one of the loudest voices when it happened to Lewis [Hamilton] - because I knew if it was allowed to happen to him it could happen to anyone.
"Now it’s happening to your driver! Too late to do anything now. You made your bed. The sport got ruined for your guy."
He added to another sporting fan who'd joined the argument: "2 followers - joined 2024 & already upset at British history in F1.
Nick Knowles was on the 2024 series of BBC Strictly (Image: BBC)
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"It’s tough but we can’t erase most of the history of the sport no matter how much you’d like to.
"In this case most media outlets know Max isn’t box office. He’s booed at circuits. Best to get an early flight."
Max Verstappen had previously claimed he "didn't listen to those individuals" after being questioned about the frosty reception he's sometimes had from the British press.
He went from starting in 17th place on the grid to claiming a triumphant win at the recent event, but according to complaints, no-one from the UK was there to provide coverage.
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