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Max Verstappen mutes Netflix with genius move
Max Verstappen utilized a creative method to prevent Netflix from eavesdropping on his conversation during the Spanish Grand Prix. Verstappen has been critical of Netflix’s Drive to Survive series, citing fake storylines and misrepresentations of emotions, particularly from the 2024 Miami GP. This skepticism led him to physically block a boom microphone while conversing with Lando Norris and Gabriel Bortoleto in the F1 paddock. His Spanish GP weekend was marked by frustrations with the lack of pace in his RB21 car and a controversial incident where he seemingly crashed into George Russell, resulting in a 10-second time penalty. Verstappen’s tense media relations were exemplified in a fiery post-race interview with Rachel Brookes, illustrating a pattern of strained interactions with reporters, including previous incidents at the United States GP and Saudi Arabian GP. The Dutch driver’s caution and reluctance towards media engagements reflect an ongoing narrative regarding his relationship with the press and public perception.
