After technical issues removed him from the latest Virtual Grand Prix, Lando Norris was encouraged by Max Verstappen to bin the video game.

Norris, who earlier won a different event, was set to compete against five fellow F1 drivers including Charles Leclerc and Alex Albon in Formula 1’s official Esports race.

However, his hopes of another win were dashed when, after qualifying in P9, he was kicked out of the virtual session due to technical issues.

The disgruntled McLaren man then decided to call fellow driver and Esports fanatic Max Verstappen for some consoling words. The Dutchman obliged.