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Horner: Red Bull doesn’t want Verstappen to be "PR robot" in F1
Max Verstappen has become more outspoken this year, expressing his opinions on the direction of Formula 1 and street circuits. His team principal, Christian Horner, appreciates his honesty and believes in allowing the drivers to have freedom of choice and express their own views. Despite being the world champion, Verstappen remains grounded and focused on his job as a racer. With more experience, he has developed better control over races and has become more patient, avoiding reckless incidents. He has shown outstanding skills in race reading and tire management. Horner believes that Verstappen’s maturity and experience have positively influenced his performance on the track.
