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Virgil van Dijk and Max Verstappen relax on a yacht together, enjoying a beer ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix

Football — 02/06/2025

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has only a short break before he leads the Netherlands at Euro 2024 next month. However, during his brief summer holiday, he made the most of it by attending the most glamorous event on the Formula 1 calendar in Monaco.

Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (L) and Liverpool football club's Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk (R) look through binoculars in the paddock of the Circuit de Monaco before the third practice session of the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix on May 25 2024, on the eve of the race.

Van Dijk was given a tour of Monte Carlo by fellow Dutchman Max Verstappen, the reigning Red Bull Racing champion. He may have also crossed paths with his Liverpool teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold, who was also in Monaco for the weekend.

Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (L) and Liverpool football club's Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk (R) look through binoculars in the paddock of the Circuit de Monaco before the third practice session of the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix on May 25 2024, on the eve of the race.

While Alexander-Arnold was present as one of the celebrity part-owners of the struggling Alpine Racing team, Van Dijk spent much of his time alongside Red Bull. However, qualifying was disappointing for Verstappen, who could only secure sixth place on the grid—an unfortunate position on a circuit known for its difficulty in overtaking.

Virgil van Dijk watches the action from the Oracle Red Bull Racing garage area during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 25, 2024 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Alpine fared slightly better, securing 10th and 11th place in qualifying, and Alexander-Arnold will be hoping for a strong race performance from his team.

Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing and Virgil van Dijk arrive in the Paddock on a tender prior to final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 25, 2024 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (L) speaks with Liverpool football club's Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk (R) in the paddock of the Circuit de Monaco before the third practice session of the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix on May 25 2024, on the eve of the race.

During his time in Monaco, Van Dijk was spotted enjoying various activities. He and Verstappen were seen using binoculars from a terrace, with the Liverpool star humorously flipping the camera on a photographer capturing the moment.

Virgil van Dijk arrive in the Paddock prior to final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 25, 2024 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

He also watched the qualifying session from the Red Bull garage, observing Verstappen’s efforts firsthand. Before the final practice, the pair made a stylish entrance into the paddock by boat. Later, they were seen unwinding with a drink, with Van Dijk sporting a casual socks-and-sliders look.