Max Verstappen claims Red Bull doesn’t need an ‘apology’ over his radio rant at Hungarian GP

Max Verstappen asserted that straightforward communication on the team radio was part of Formula 1.

Max Verstappen claims Red Bull doesn’t need an ‘apology’ over his radio rant at Hungarian GP

Max Verstappen, Helmut Marko, and Christian Horner (Via: Imago)

Max Verstappen at the Hungarian GP crashed into Lewis Hamilton while trying to overtake the Mercedes on lap 63. The Dutchman blamed the team’s strategy for his P5 finish and was frustrated by the incident. He couldn’t hold back his temper and had a heated argument over the team radio with race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase.

After a tense exchange with his race engineer on the radio following a crash with Lewis Hamilton. Max Verstappen expressed that there’s no need for the team to apologize over the mistakes. Instead, he felt there’s a need for the team to focus on improving their performance in upcoming races. The Dutchman acknowledged the apology won’t matter now, but what matters is figuring out how to do things better so that similar mistakes don’t occur again.

I don’t think we need to apologize, we just need to do a better job.
Max Verstappen stated.
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Max Verstappen expressed the frustration about the criticism he received for being outspoken on the radio during the race. He highlighted that being vocal and expressing strong opinions is a part of the sport. Racing is an intense and emotional sport where drivers often communicate rigorously. The Dutchman mentioned that if anyone doesn’t like that kind of hearing, they should just watch from home rather than complaining. He believed the direct and straightforward communication is a part of the sport and shall be accepted by everyone.

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I don’t why people think we can’t be vocal on the radio, this is a sport. If some people don’t like that, stay at home.
Max Verstappen added.
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Christian Horner trusts Max Verstappen’s judgment for winning the race

Christian Horner expressed strong trust in Max Verstappen’s judgment, particularly regarding his late-night sim racing sessions. Horner believed that Verstappen had a deep understanding of what was required to succeed in a Grand Prix, and winning races. He felt that the Dutchman’s experience and insights into the sport were crucial. Horner emphasized that while some might have drawn incorrect conclusions, the 26-year-old knew exactly what it took to be a world champion.

He knows exactly what's required in a Grand Prix and we trust his judgment. I think people draw conclusions. Max knows what's required, he knows what it takes to drive a Grand Prix car and to win a Grand Prix and be a world champion.
Christian Horner said, as reported by RacingNews365
Christian Horner and Max Verstappen
Christian Horner and Max Verstappen (via IMAGO)

Christian Horner emphasized that as a team they always collaborate and work together to improve. He highlighted that the conversations about how to get better are always private between them and they don’t share them with the media. Any plans aur discussion are not revealed to the public because they believe it might affect their strategy. Horner stated their focus is on working together to solve problems and enhance their performance. And they keep those discussions behind closed doors instead of broadcasting them to the public.

As a team, we always work as a team and whatever discussions of how to reprove will always not take place in the media.
Christian Horner added.

Certainly, Christian Horner expressed his trust over Max Verstappen’s judgements and goals. Red Bull is ready to make improvements and solve the dispute within the team. They are optimistic for the upcoming performance they will face. Fans were disappointed by the sudden incident which forced Verstappen down to P5.

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