Champions rubbing shoulders: Kevin de Bruyne swaps shirts with Formula One star Max Verstappen

Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne and Red Bull driver Max Verstappen enjoyed a meeting ahead of the Belgian GP.

Vertsappen shares Belgian heritage with De Bruyne despite competing under the Dutch flag in Formula One.

The pair exchanged signed shirts with each other during their meeting, which was filmed and shared on Verstappen’s Instagram.

The two share Belgian heritage despite Max Verstappen racing under the Dutch flag

De Bruyne (right) was shown around the Red Bull paddock and the car before the race

De Bruyne is at the Belgian Grand Prix one day after helping Manchester City stage a brilliant comeback in the Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace.

City were 2-0 down at half-time, but a goal from Bernardo Silva and a hat-trick from Erling Haaland saw them earn all three points at the Etihad Stadium.

The result means they are second in the Premier League table, only behind Arsenal who have won every game so far this season. 

De Bruyne was at the Belgian GP one day after Manchester City beat Crystal Palace

Verstappen is currently first in the Formula 1 standings with a 80 point lead on second place Charles Leclerc.

The Red Bull driver however will start the Belgian Grand Prix among a host of drivers from the back of the grid, following power unit element changes on their cars.

The 24-year-old will still be hoping to make up the ground on his competitors at the front of the pack during the race.

Verstappen is starting at the back of the grid after a power unit element changes on his car