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Red Bull Formula One ace Max Verstappen has slammed fans who burned Lewis Hamilton-branded merchandise at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Image: EPA/KAMRAN JEBREILI / POOL

Max Verstappen slams fans for burning Lewis Hamilton merchandise [watch]

Red Bull Formula One ace Max Verstappen has slammed fans who burned Lewis Hamilton-branded merchandise at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton Max Verstappen

Red Bull Formula One ace Max Verstappen has slammed fans who burned Lewis Hamilton-branded merchandise at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Image: EPA/KAMRAN JEBREILI / POOL

Red Bull Formula One ace Max Verstappen has slammed fans who burned Lewis Hamilton-branded merchandise at this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix, calling their actions disgusting.

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“That’s of course not acceptable,” Max Verstappen told reporters after winning the race.

“These individuals, I definitely don’t agree with that because that’s just disgusting,” the 24-year-old added.

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Social media footage post-race showed fans burning Mercedes diver Hamilton’s branded merchandise.

In an interview alongside Hamilton on Sunday, Verstappen said that the majority of his fans were generally respectful but it was the few that spoilt it for everyone.

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“Overall, I think the majority of the fans… which also were cheering a lot throughout the race and also on the podium for every driver, I think that’s how it should be,” Max Verstappen said.

“The video of burning merch, I think that’s disgusting.”

Max Verstappen leads Lewis Hamilton by 112 points

Verstappen opened up an 80-point lead atop the drivers’ standings after 13 of 22 races this season thanks to his win at the Hungaroring.

Lewis Hamilton finished second in Hungary to stay sixth in the standings, but trails Verstappen by 112 points

Formula One drivers’ world championship standings (after 13 races)

1. Max Verstappen (NED) 258, 2. Charles Leclerc (MON) 178, 3. Sergio Perez (MEX) 173, 4. George Russell (GBR) 158, 5. Carlos Sainz (ESP) 156, 6. Lewis Hamilton (GBR) 146, 7. Lando Norris (GBR) 76, 8. Esteban Ocon (FRA) 58, 9. Valtteri Bottas (FIN) 46, 10. Fernando Alonso (ESP) 41, 11. Kevin Magnussen (DEN) 22, 12. Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) 19, 13. Pierre Gasly (FRA) 16, 14. Sebastian Vettel (GER) 16, 15. Mick Schumacher (GER) 12, 16. Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) 11, 17. Zhou Guanyu (CHN) 5, 18. Lance Stroll (CAN) 4, 19. Alexander Albon (THA) 3, 20. Nicholas Latifi (CAN) 0, 21. Nico Hülkenberg (GER) 0