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F1 News: Max Verstappen Slammed For ‘Disrespectful’ Hungarian GP Outbursts

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Max Verstappen and Red Bull’s tumultuous performance at the Hungarian Grand Prix ignited controversy over his conduct during team radio interactions and post-race interviews. The three-time champion, who collided with Lewis Hamilton in the latter stages of the race, ultimately finished fifth – a frustrating outcome given his potential for a podium position.

During the race, the Dutchman’s frustrations boiled over. The Red Bull driver vocally criticized his team’s strategy through expletives-laden radio transmissions to his engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase (known as GP), calling the decision to pit later than others “s**t.” His post-race comments were no less contentious. Addressing his critics bluntly, Verstappen suggested they “can all f**k off” and that those disapproving of his fiery manner should “stay at home.” These remarks have ruffled feathers across the Formula 1 community, bringing his professionalism under scrutiny.

Sky F1 pundit Naomi Schiff, a former W Series driver, did not mince words when analyzing Verstappen’s behavior. In her critique, Schiff spoke about the collaborative essence of Formula 1, which starkly contrasts with Verstappen’s outbursts. She commented, as quoted by The Independent:

“I’m just thinking about what Max said there about ‘staying home’, I don’t know if he’s referring to the team members or the fans.

Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on July 18, 2024 in Budapest, Hungary. Max…
Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on July 18, 2024 in Budapest, Hungary. Max Verstappen is criticised for “disrespectful” comments by Naomi Schiff.
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“But I find that quite a disrespectful message.

“He’s got to remember there’s no I in team and whilst he’s their top driver and they always put him forward, he’s got to remember there’s loads of people behind him to put these results together.

“On a day like today, sometimes you need to keep the team on your side and if you talk to people like that, and say things like that, you get them off-side.”

Schiff acknowledged the adrenaline-fueled nature of racing but remarked on the unique aspects of Formula 1’s broadcasting. She continued:

“I know GP’s [Lambiase] been getting a lot of incoming from Max in the past and they’ve always said that’s the relationship they have and that’s fine.

“But there might be other people who are on that radio who are also listening, who are part of this team, who don’t like being spoken to like that.

“I don’t think it’s cool. I know as a driver when you’ve got your helmet on, it’s a heated environment. Footballers don’t have microphones on their shirts and I’m sure if we heard them and their thoughts, we’d hear a lot of colourful words.

“But in this sport, you do have a radio mic that’s going out to the whole world, all your fans, including kids.”