Trade Declined:Max Verstappen Turns Down $8.6Million Deal offer due to.... At this weekend's US Grand Prix, Max Verstappen says he will stick to his strategy of providing few comments during formal Formula 1 news conferences. After being reprimanded by the FIA for using profanity during a press conference, the Red Bull driver implemented his policy at the most recent race in Singapore. "I have not heard anything (from the FIA), therefore for me it does not alter anything," Verstappen stated during media day in Austin, Texas. "Obviously, I would rather talk less, but it is okay with me nonetheless." After qualifying and the race, he informed reporters there that he was happy to do more in-depth interviews outside of the press conference area. Speaking in front of media at a table outside Red Bull's hospitality on Thursday, he said he would stick to this strategy. Paraphrase Upon being asked if he was still opposed to speaking at the FIA press conferences, he responded, "I will talk." However, when asked how he would provide the media with "appropriate" responses, he responded, "This table works fine." The argument was deemed "silly" by the Dutchman. ...