"Jimmy's parents, they let us say bad words.”

SINGAPORE—In a display of solidarity, 5- and 6-year-olds around the globe have united in support of Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen following his controversial outburst during a recent race. The young fans, inspired by Verstappen's passionate response to attempt to silence his "bad words" in racing, are voicing their support with fierce loyalty.

“It’s okay to be mad sometimes,” said Lucas, a 6-year-old from Spain, proudly wearing his Verstappen cap. “If he wants to say bad words, that’s his choice! We say bad words all the time when our parents aren't around. Unless it's Jimmy's parents, they let us say bad words.” This sentiment is echoed by children in various countries, who are staging “support rallies” where they proudly shout expletives in support of their favorite driver while holding handmade signs.

In the U.K., 5-year-old Mia chimed in, “Max is super fast! I like when he uses bad words. My dad gets all nervous and lowers the volume on the TV as if I haven't been saying those words since I was 3!” These little fans have taken to social media with their messages, clogging Instagram and YouTube's policy violation filter with videos of themselves mimicking Verstappen’s famous phrases

The phenomenon has caught the attention of parents. “It’s amazing to see such young kids rallying for something they believe in,” said Carla Thompson, a mother from Canada. “They don’t quite understand what they are saying but look how cute they look yelling those words.”

While Formula 1 debates Verstappen's choice of words, these children have made it clear: they stand by their champion. In their eyes, racing is about heart, emotion, and cussing. As they chant words I need to look up on urban dictionary, it’s evident that for these little fans, their support knows no bounds.