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Red Bull has organised bodyguards to shadow Max Verstappen during the Mexican Grand Prix weekend amid security concerns in the
After winning his 15th race of the season, Max Verstappen was met with boos and chants of “Checo” from the Mexican crowd in Austin, prompting the Red Bull driver to have two bodyguards accompany him in the Mexico City paddock. Despite the added security, Verstappen stated that he is not concerned and feels safe. Measures have been taken to improve security at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez this year after issues and harassment faced by drivers in 2022. The promoters of the Mexican Grand Prix have launched a campaign called ‘Racepect’ to promote tolerance and respect, addressing incidents of booing and discriminatory comments. Sergio Perez, Verstappen’s teammate, has called on Mexican fans to support the entire Red Bull Racing Team and emphasized the absence of any rivalry between him and Verstappen. Verstappen expressed his appreciation for Perez’s performances and called for better behavior from spectators, not just in Formula 1 but in sports in general. He also highlighted the toxic nature of social media and the need for improvement in addressing these issues.
Source: Motorsport Week
