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Max Verstappen claimed “people can’t handle the truth” as he remained tight-lipped over his penalty in the F1 Saudi Arabian GP.
Max Verstappen was given a five-second penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage during a wheel-to-wheel battle with Oscar Piastri at the start of the race in Jeddah. Verstappen expressed his frustration over the decision on team radio and cut his post-race interview short after finishing behind Piastri. He avoided discussing the penalty further, stating that talking about it would likely cause more trouble. Verstappen has been reserved in press conferences before, often being cautious with his words and avoiding controversial topics. He explained that in today’s sensitive world, sharing opinions can lead to misinterpretation and it’s safer not to say too much. Verstappen believes that being critical or expressing the full truth is not appreciated nowadays, leading him to maintain a more reserved approach in public appearances.
