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Max Verstappen has bluntly responded to criticisms of his wheel-to-wheel racing by an F1 drivers’ champion.
Max Verstappen criticized the “biased” individuals who have been questioning his driving standards in Formula 1, labeling them as “very annoying.” He expressed frustration towards the FIA for not penalizing Charles Leclerc for swearing in a press conference after a race in Mexico. Verstappen faced criticism for receiving two 10-second penalties during a battle with Lando Norris, igniting the debate over racing guidelines in F1 due to his aggressive driving style. Despite the scrutiny, 1996 F1 champion Damon Hill argued that Verstappen struggles to race fairly and reverts to aggressive methods. Verstappen hit back at critics during a media conference, asserting his confidence in his abilities as a three-time world champion and dismissing the opinions of those who question his approach. He emphasized the importance of having supportive and objective people around him, particularly pointing out the perceived double standard in the FIA’s handling of swearing incidents. Verstappen maintained that he focuses on his own path, acknowledges the presence of biased critics, and continues to perform at his best without letting external scrutiny affect him.
