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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.
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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.
Verstappen also responded, “I am always ready for a chat,” when asked if he would discuss the matter with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem. However, it is not my responsibility to make the initial contact. I simply go about my existence. Nothing changes, so I simply keep going. “Yes, this specific situation is completely needless. You can not swear most of the time, of course, but it is more about insulting
They want you to be a role model. Yes, of course. They should not make such a huge deal out of it, in my opinion. Lewis Hamilton, a Mercedes driver, described the conflict in Singapore as “not a good look”. Additionally, Hamilton’s teammate George Russell, a director of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, stated that next week the F1 drivers would probably publish a statement as a group.
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