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Max Verstappen has said rival F1 teams should “focus on themselves” but that he is not “wasting time” on the near-constant rumour and speculation of the F1 paddock.
Max Verstappen has urged Red Bull’s F1 competitors to focus on their own teams, rather than getting caught up in rumors and gossip surrounding Red Bull in the paddock. McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has been a vocal critic of Red Bull, often calling out issues within the team’s leadership and environment. Verstappen believes it’s not just Brown who should focus on their own team, but that all should abide by this principle. Despite external criticism and speculation, Red Bull has faced a decline in performance relative to McLaren, with McLaren now leading the constructors’ championship. Red Bull has denied allegations of using asymmetric braking systems, with Verstappen emphasizing that he does not give much importance to rumors in F1. As a seasoned F1 driver, Verstappen stated that he does not waste time on outside opinions and focuses on his own performance.
