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Martin Brundle believes there could be consequences for Max Verstappen’s team radio aggression during the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Former F1 driver Martin Brundle has raised concerns about the potential impact of Max Verstappen’s critical team radio comments during the Hungarian Grand Prix on Red Bull’s future decisions. Verstappen’s behavior at Spa-Francorchamps, where he finished fourth after starting from P11 due to a penalty, was more composed. Brundle fears that Verstappen’s public criticism could lead to a more cautious approach by the team in the future, potentially affecting their title aspirations. Verstappen’s dispute with his race engineer during the Hungarian race raised eyebrows, with Red Bull’s Christian Horner indicating that the matter would be addressed internally. Brundle highlighted the risk of team members opting for safer decisions instead of innovative strategies if they feel vulnerable to public criticism. Horner echoed the sentiment, acknowledging the need to balance criticism with maintaining a proactive approach.
