Nico Rosberg gatecrashes Martin Brundle's gridwalk with Jos Verstappen and things got extremely awkward

Nico Rosberg and Jos Verstappen were involved in what looked like an awkward moment during Martin Brundle's iconic grid walk.

On Sunday afternoon, the Formula 1 drivers lined up ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.

Prior to the race, ex-F1 star and Sky Sports pundit Brundle conducted his now-famous grid walk.

Brundle was joined by former Mercedes star Rosberg, who appeared to catch everyone's attention when he spoke to Max Verstappen's father, Jos.

When asked by Brundle to comment on Christian Horner's shock sacking, Jos said: "They decided to change. I’m fine with everything."

At this point, Rosberg came charging in as he said: "Last year, you said Horner need to go!"

To which Jos replied: "That was one and a half year ago. It’s different. I have nothing to say. It’s fine."

Rosberg then added: "Now you're quiet?"

Jos responded: "I’m always quiet."

Reacting on social media, one fan said: "Nico Rosberg ragebaiting Jos Verstappen."

Another tweeted: "Awkward! Nico Rosberg s**t stirring Jos Verstappen on Brundle’s grid walk when asked about changes at Red Bull."

A third fan added: "Nico Rosberg is an absolute menace."

Someone else wrote: "Nico Rosberg asking the hard questions on the grid today."

A fifth commented: "Nico Rosberg is a savage hahaha."

Earlier in the month, the F1 world was shaken to its core by the sudden announcement that Horner had been sacked by Red Bull.

After 20 years at the helm, the 51-year-old was replaced by Laurent Mekies, who was promoted from sister team Visa Cash App Racing Bulls.

Over the years, it was claimed that Verstappen Snr and Horner did not really see eye to eye.

Jos Verstappen and Christian Horner 'involved in explosive row'

Days before the sacking became public, it was claimed that Horner and Jos were involved in a heated discussion.

As reported by GP Blog, things got heated between the pair.

Ralf Schumacher said in the Boxengasse-podcast: "There was another argument or a heated exchange, at least visually and verbally between Jos Verstappen, Christian Horner, and the press officer. You could see that Jos was anything but happy with the situation.

"But I understand it too. For me, Christian Horner is also a bit of a difficult person. I have to say that. He just failed to keep the team together well, which is not always easy, of course. But I also think his behavior now, I can only refer to myself, but he can't really deal with criticism."