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Martin Brundle has claimed Max Verstappen’s trigging remarks aimed at Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri was “clever psychology” from the Red Bull driver.
Martin Brundle suggests that Max Verstappen strategically targeted Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri with his provocative remarks about McLaren after the Japanese Grand Prix, describing it as a “direct hit” and “clever psychology.” Brundle believes that Norris and Piastri played into Verstappen’s hands by reacting to his comments, risking demotivation within their team. Verstappen’s post-race comments indicate his readiness to engage in mind games to gain a competitive edge, highlighting his strong form despite being behind McLaren in terms of pace. Brundle explains that Verstappen’s motivation for trash talking was likely twofold: to spur on his Red Bull team and to unsettle his rivals at McLaren. Moving forward, Brundle suggests that the McLaren drivers should avoid falling into the trap set by Verstappen’s psychological tactics and focus on their performance on the track.
