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At the United States Grand Prix last weekend Max Verstappen was booed on the podium. The Dutchman wishes to see improvement in fan behaviour as he is also set to receive a hostile reception in Mexico this weekend, home of team-mate Sergio Perez.
Max Verstappen has called for an improvement in the attitudes of Formula 1 fans towards drivers, emphasizing the need for respect towards competitors. Following his victory at the United States Grand Prix, Verstappen was reportedly booed on the podium, and he is likely to face similar adversity this weekend in Mexico. Organizers of the Mexico City Grand Prix have launched the #Racespect campaign to address this issue, and Verstappen will have bodyguards for protection. The Dutch driver believes that the lack of respect is a problem across various sports internationally and should be addressed and improved. Verstappen also clarified that there is no rivalry between him and his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez, emphasizing their mutual respect and appreciation for each other’s performances. Perez, too, denied any noteworthy rivalry, stating that all drivers see each other as rivals on the track but maintain a professional relationship off the track.
Source: RacingNews 365
