Rome’s taxi drivers outraged at claim they drive like F1’s Max Verstappen

A screenshot of Max Verstappen making contact with George Russell during the Spanish Grand Prix. Photograph: Sky Sports

Rome taxi drivers are in uproar at the suggestion they drive as badly as mad Max Verstappen, with some challenging Formula One drivers to navigate the traffic and potholes of the Italian capital as skilfully as they do.

Verstappen, a four-time F1 champion, was issued with a penalty on Sunday after crashing into George Russell’s Mercedes in the Spanish Grand Prix.