P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen has never been afraid of expressing his displeasure at a line of question he either dislikes or doesn’t want to face…
Max Verstappen clearly showed his frustration during the post-qualifying press conference in Canada when asked about the penalty points he was close to receiving. He expressed his annoyance at the repeated questions regarding the issue and felt it was a waste of time and childish.
Verstappen’s reaction to the topic seemed to be influenced by George Russell’s comments about having more points to play with on his license. This possibly contributed to Verstappen’s irritation, especially after Russell’s remarks were widely discussed.
Despite the persistent questioning, Verstappen refused to engage further on the topic and even gave a flippant response when asked about the impact of the penalty situation on his mindset going into the race.
Russell, on the other hand, maintained a more diplomatic stance, emphasizing that drivers do not intentionally seek penalties and that everyone aims to race competitively while avoiding unnecessary risks.
Verstappen’s visible irritation and Russell’s composed remarks hint at a potential mental game between the two drivers, with tensions escalating ahead of the upcoming race.
