WATCH: Max Verstappen shows off his dance moves to Taylor Swift’s ‘Love Story’ ahead of US Grand Prix

Max Verstappen, known for his intense focus and fierce on-track performances, showed a lighter side of his personality ahead of the 2024 United States Grand Prix. The reigning Formula 1 world champion was spotted at a nightclub dancing to Taylor Swift's iconic hit song, "Love Story," giving fans a rare glimpse of his playful side.

In a video circulating on social media, the 27-year-old Red Bull driver can be seen enjoying himself on the dance floor, waving his hands and moving to the rhythm of the 2008 pop anthem. This carefree moment was a delightful contrast to the typically serious demeanour Verstappen displays during race weekends.

Here is the video:

ele tava fritando com love storyyyy, amo pic.twitter.com/BhIySlkDgM

— Lais³³ (@laistappen) October 13, 2024

Fans quickly shared their excitement online, with one user tweeting, “Wait wtf i have only noticed now Max’s dancing to love story by Taylor Swift. OKAY ???????,” which perfectly captured the surprise and joy of seeing Verstappen cut loose.

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With the United States GP just around the corner, this fun outing might be one of the last opportunities for the Dutchman to relax before heading into a gruelling stretch of races. The Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, is set to host the star-studded event, and there’s already speculation that pop superstar Taylor Swift herself may make an appearance.

Verstappen enters the US GP leading the championship by 52 points over his closest rival, McLaren’s Lando Norris. While Verstappen has been nearly unbeatable since 2021, Norris is still in the title hunt with six races remaining in the season. Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has even thrown his support behind Norris, stating that with some help from Ferrari, Norris could potentially challenge Verstappen for the championship.

While fans were delighted to see Verstappen let loose to Swift’s hit song, the intensity on the track is set to ramp up as the title battle resumes. With Norris chasing Verstappen and the COTA event promising its usual glitz and glamour, the US GP is shaping up to be a thrilling spectacle both on and off the track.