Christian Horner defends Max Verstappen over ‘stupid idiots’ radio rant at Abu Dhabi GP
Max Verstappen had slammed the Stewards for giving him a ten-second penalty after colliding with Oscar Piastri in Abu Dhabi.
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Christian Horner and Max Verstappen (via IMAGO)
Max Verstappen stirred another controversy at the season finale in Abu Dhabi. The Dutch driver lashed out on race control after being penalized for making contact with Oscar Piastri. Now, Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has come to the rescue of the four-time world champion.
The 27-year-old labeled Stewards as ‘stupid idiots’ after getting a ten-second time penalty. Max Verstappen had spun out after colliding with Piastri at Turn 1. Oscar Piastri was fuming after losing several positions due to the Red Bull driver.
Christian Horner made it clear that players and sportsperson often express their frustration in heated moments. The Briton reckoned that if Football players had microphones, fans would hear interesting words every time they were informed of such a punishment. While in Formula 1, a driver’s team radio messages are available for all viewers to hear.
I’m sure in any sport that there will always be frustration from players or sports people in the heat of the moment. When you’re delivered a message about a penalty like that, in other sports if footballers had microphones on, I’m sure there’d be a few choice words as well.
Christian Horner said, as reported by GPBlog
Christian Horner advises F1 not to broadcast everything
Horner pointed out that Formula 1 gives virtually limitless access to fans. Drivers are always giving interviews or answering questions before and after a race. While even radio messages are telecasted. Christian Horner asserted that the sport should understand that not all messages need to be shown to viewers, hinting at Max Verstappen’s rant.
Microphones in their face before they get on a grid, when they get out of a car. It’s unique and sometimes not every message is necessarily needed to be broadcast.
Christian Horner added
Verstappen has gotten used to backlash he receives for his comments. The Dutch driver remains unbothered about his critics and is more focused on his performances. Nevertheless, Max Verstappen and Red Bull would now be focusing to take a break before working in full-swing during the winter break.
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