Verstappen does not intend to “look like an idiot” with the FIA

The atmosphere was relaxed in the paddock of the Abu Dhabi GP as the drivers were finally able to take advantage of the winter break. Max Verstappen (Red Bull), more relaxed than in Brazil after his 3rd place acquired on the Yas Marina circuit, indulged in a few jokes at the post-race press conference.

“I failed by 2 points (from Kimi Räikkönen), but at least I won't have to go to the (FIA) Gala, commented Max Verstappen that Lewis Hamilton described as “lucky”, cited by Reuters. We had done the calculations. I will be able to go if I work on the communication of the event by making press releases to say how fantastic this event is…”

After this second-degree speech, Max Verstappen spoke about his two days of public utility that he will have to observe following his aggressive gesture towards Esteban Ocon in Sao Paulo.

“I don't want to sound ridiculous because I think I've already been treated very harshly by this. We'll find something suitable because I'm not going to look like an idiot.", replied the Dutchman on Sky Sports who asked him with humor if he was ready to empty the bins, a reference to the FIA ​​sanction.

Discover the analysis of the Abu Dhabi GP carried out by our special correspondents in AUTO issue 2193hebdo, available from Monday evening in digital version on all platforms, and from this Wednesday on newsstands.