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Verstappen 'presents' second birthday cake to David Coulthard

Name: Verstappen 'presents' second birthday cake to David Coulthard
Uploaded: 2021-03-28T07:20:58.000Z
Description: The mood at Red Bull Racing on Saturday in Bahrain was one of jubilation. How could it be otherwise, when you beat Mercedes by four tenths in qualifying. But it helps when pacesetter and former Red Bull driver David Coulthard turns 50.

28 March 2021 at 08:20

Last update 28 March 2021 at 09:03

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The mood at Red Bull Racing on Saturday in Bahrain was one of jubilation. How could it be otherwise, when you beat Mercedes by four tenths in qualifying. But it helps when pacesetter and former Red Bull driver David Coulthard turns 50.

Two cakes for Coulthard

The party mood was set before qualifying, despite the still strict coronation rules in the paddock. Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez presented 'DC' with a huge cake on behalf of the team. A nice gesture, but after qualifying Verstappen had a slightly smaller one for the Scot.

Happy birthday @therealdcf1 Turning 50? You really are a Superman! #F1 pic.twitter.com/Pus5lXilhG
— Red Bull Racing Honda (@redbullracing) March 27, 2021

This chocolate cake with raspberries landed in Coulthard's face shortly after the interviews. Verstappen visibly enjoyed doing this, but also apologised immediately. "They told me to do this!"