Albon risks WRATH of Dutch fans after unpopular jibe
Albon risks WRATH of Dutch fans after unpopular jibe
While a lot of drivers have been raving about the Dutch treat, Alex Albon has let it slip that he doesn't particularly care for stroopwafels.
As Zandvoort stands out as a relatively recent addition to the racing calendar, the Dutch are eager to infuse each race with a touch of their culture, evident in activities like clog-painting and the recurring presence of a fresh stroopwafel stand.
During his interview with Viaplay, Albon was asked what he liked most about the Netherlands. The interviewer followed this up with, "How about stroopwafels?" Understandable suggestion, considering several drivers have openly confessed they have become rather fond of the treat.
During the same broadcast, Yuki Tsunoda went as far as revealing that he indulged in "a lot" of stroopwafels the previous year. Albon couldn't relate, he confessed with a sheepish grin, “Ok this is very bad, I will offend a lot of Dutch people, but I don't think stroopwafels are that good”
When the interviewer mentioned that he had witnessed Albon enjoying a stroopwafel just a few hours earlier, Albon chuckled, “I did, and that's what made me think. I ate it and thought... mhhh (shakes head) - and they were telling me: ‘Oh it's fresh,’ but I think a waffle is better than a stroopwafel.”
READ MORE: Albon recounts being 90 seconds away from heart failure at Monza
Stroopwafels, Daniel Ricciardo, and a fractured weekend in Zandvoort
Stroopwafels, a delightful confection crafted from a duo of delicate waffle layers filled with syrupy caramel, are being handed out to Formula 1 drivers throughout the entire weekend.
Daniel Ricciardo is very firmly in the loves stroopwafels camp, as he has been seen enjoying them in previous years and even used them to test out the steep bankings at Zandvoort in 2021, rolling the snack down the tarmac on his track walk.
Having acquired one on Thursday, Ricciardo mentioned that he intended to save it until after the race on Sunday.
When in the Netherlands 🧇🇳🇱
— Formula 1 (@F1) August 24, 2023
You're totally saving that stroopwafel for after the race on Sunday, eh @danielricciardo?! 😆😉#DutchGP #F1 @AlphaTauriF1 pic.twitter.com/eecmUhyfqU
It appears that the Australian now has the freedom to indulge in as many stroopwafels as he desires, as he is unable to participate in the remainder of the race weekend in Zandvoort after he suffered a fracture in his left hand during a crash in FP2.
READ MORE: Lawson struggles on debut in qualifying after replacing Ricciardo for the Dutch Grand Prix
Related
Change your timezone:
Latest News
F1 star emerges as SHOCK target for Audi
- 29 minutes ago
F1 News Today: Horner BLAMED for Newey nightmare as ‘absolute b******s’ Red Bull claims slammed
- 1 hour ago
Hamilton F1 rival makes astonishing admission with Verstappen claim
- 1 hour ago
McLaren boss keen for stunning Alonso REUNION
- 2 hours ago
Schumacher BLAMES Horner for Red Bull's Newey nightmare
- 3 hours ago
Hamilton in Ferrari F1 SHOCK after team snub revealed
- Today 09:12
Related news
F1 star calls for penalty REVIEW after lashing out at 'unfair' system
F1 star reveals 'chats' around long-term future amid Mercedes and Red Bull links
Top F1 pundit earmarks EMERGING star for huge move to rival team
Silliest claim of F1 silly season? 'Albon has THREE-YEAR Red Bull offer'
F1 Standings
Drivers
- Oliver Bearman
- Charles Leclerc
- Carlos Sainz
- Lando Norris
- Oscar Piastri
- Pierre Gasly
- Esteban Ocon
- Sergio Pérez
- Max Verstappen
- Alexander Albon
- Logan Sargeant
- Lewis Hamilton
- George Russell
- Nico Hülkenberg
- Kevin Magnussen
- Fernando Alonso
- Lance Stroll
- Valtteri Bottas
- Zhou Guanyu
- Daniel Ricciardo
- Yuki Tsunoda
Races
- Gulf Air Grand Prix of Bahrain 2024
- Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Australia 2024
- MSC Cruises Grand Prix of Japan 2024
- Grand Prix of China 2024
- Miami Grand Prix 2024
- Gran Premio dell'Emilia Romagna 2024
- Grand Prix of Monaco 2024
- Grand Prix du Canada 2024
- Gran Premio de España 2024
- Grand Prix of Austria 2024
- Grand Prix of Great Britain 2024
- Grand Prix of Hungary 2024
- Grand Prix of Belgium 2024
- Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Italy 2024
- Grand Prix of Azerbaijan 2024
- Grand Prix of Singapore 2024
- Grand Prix of the United States 2024
- Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico 2024
- Grande Prêmio de São Paulo 2024
- Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024
- Qatar Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi 2024
About GPFans
GPFans is a multi-platform, multi-language brand dedicated to Formula One coverage. We bring you all the ins and outs of the sport, 24/7, everything from up-to-the-minute news and features to the latest viral stories and clips.We believe that a new generation of exciting, outspoken drivers will make F1 more popular than ever before, and we want to give our users access to as much of their heroes as possible, on and off the track. From Lewis Hamilton to Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo to Sebastian Vettel, we provide in-depth analysis of every every Grand Prix in the season, from Australia to Abu Dhabi.
With Formula One under the new ownership of Liberty Media, how the sport is being covered is evolving, and GPFans will look to be at the heart of this progression into new media, as one of the fastest-growing sites covering the king of motorsports.
Follow us on your favorite social media channel
Corporate & Media
Innovatieweg 20C7007 CD, Doetinchem, Netherlands
+31645516860