Triple World Formula 1 champion,Max Verstappen, surprised the whole world this Tuesday when he made an unexpected heroic gesture. While he was at Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle airport for a private flight to Monaco, the Dutchman intervened to help a7 year old boy in a panicIn the midst of a hectic crowd. The scene, observed by many passengers, has turned public opinion upset and highlighted a deeply human side of the Red Bull driver.

According to witnesses, the 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 found himself separated from his parents after confusion to registration. Panic, he began to cry and run in the crowded area, attracting the attention of Verstappen, who was quietly waiting for his embark. Instead of staying back, the F1 star immediately reacted.

A traveler on site said:“We saw Max put her bag and rush to the boy. He kneel at his height, put a reassuring hand on his shoulder and told him a few words. In the space of a few seconds, the 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 stopped crying. It was incredible to see a world celebrity act with such simplicity and such tenderness. »»

Verstappen then took the 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 by the hand and, with the help of the security personnel, led him to his parents, themselves upset and in tears. The 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥’s mother tightened the pilot in his arms, visibly moved, before declaring:“I can never forget what he did today. In this moment of fear, he brought security and comfort to my son. »»

The story went around social networks in a few minutes, thanks to videos captured by passers -by. The images show Verstappen, smiling and calm, speak slowly to the 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 before accompanying him to his family. Hashtag#MercimaxQuickly became viral on Twitter and Instagram, accumulating thousands of messages of gratitude.

For many, this episode reveals a less known side of the pilot, often perceived as a fierce, cold and concentrated competitor only on the race.“On the track, he’s a warrior. But today, he has proven that outside the circuit, he is above all a generous and attentive human being “, wrote a surfer.

Even some of its f1 rivals reacted. Lando Norris, his friend and opponent, posted a message on X:“Regardless of the rivalry on the track, which Max has done today deserves the respect of all. »»

On the side of Red Bull Racing, the stable published a sober press release:“We are proud of Max, not only for his victories, but for the man he is. »»

While the F1 season is marked by intense rivalry and constant pressure, this gesture recalls that the champions are also capable of acts of pure humanity. For the witnesses of the scene, it was not the triple world champion who was held there, but simply a man who stretched out a 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 in distress.

A simple, but powerful gesture, which will remain engraved in memories far beyond the Formula 1 circuits.