Football manager José Mourinho made an unexpected appearance at Formula One’s British Grand Prix weekend, spending Friday’s free-practice sessions inside Ferrari’s garage at Silverstone. On Saturday the Portuguese coach, currently in charge of Turkish club Fenerbahçe, presented Red Bull driver Max Verstappen with the Pirelli Pole Position Award after the Dutchman set the fastest lap in qualifying. Verstappen described Silverstone as “very enjoyable” and said gusty conditions had made the session “complicated, especially because of the wind.” Mourinho, a long-time motor-sport enthusiast, has attended several grands prix in recent seasons, but Saturday’s podium-style ceremony marked his first official role at an F1 event. Verstappen will start Sunday’s race from pole as he seeks to extend his championship lead.
Max Verstappen conquista "pole" e recebe prémio de José Mourinho https://t.co/Asq3cSj2fn
F1 | La pole conquistata a Silverston è per Max Verstappen, la carica per dare il massimo in gara. Parola dell'olandese della Red Bull, premiato da Mourinho, che aggiunge: "Oggi le qualifiche sono state complicate soprattutto per colpa del vento" #ANSA https://t.co/10Xjb2Mmpj https://t.co/KTGDQwrNax
⚽️ Mourinho x Verstappen 🏎️ https://t.co/LhSDKz8JAc