Verstappen: “We lost everything because of an idiot”

The Verstappen are not softies and Max showed it well by going to push Esteban Ocon at the end of the Brazilian GP. The pilot Red Bull was up against the Frenchman who made him lose the race by trying to overtake the leader while he was one lap away, causing a collision and a spin for the Dutchman who was only able to save a 2nd place facing Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes).

“We had a great car, commented Max Verstappen as he got out of the car after having made a superb comeback by overtaking the Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes. We lost everything because of an idiot who was one trick away. I have no words. »

Max Verstappen had previously told his team just after the finish that it was best for him not to cross paths with Esteban Ocon. The Dutchman had already rewarded the Frenchman with a gesture after the collision.

“We were better than expected, added the Red Bull driver. The car ran wonderfully today. The team adopted the right strategy and we were good on the super soft tires. This 2nd place is satisfactory but we should have won. »

Esteban Ocon, for his part, believes thathe was within his rights while attempting to overtake the race leader.

Discover the analysis of the Brazilian GP carried out by our special correspondents in AUTO issue 2191hebdo, available from Monday evening in digital version on all platforms, and from this Wednesday on newsstands.