Max Verstappen made a striking statement after the qualifying round for the Singapore Grand Prix. His second-place start position required him to attend an official press conference. The last time he was a guest here, his use of the word fucked resulted in a community service sentence. To express his dissatisfaction with the situation, he did not respond to journalists’ questions. “Ask me that outside,” he retorted sharply.
“No comment.” “Ask me that outside.” “I have a sore throat.” These were just a few of the responses from Max Verstappen during the press conference following the qualifying round in Singapore. After the Dutchman received community service on Friday for swearing during a press moment, he clearly decided to play it safe on Saturday.
Verstappen’s Reaction to Interviewer
“It’s nothing personal,” Verstappen said to Tom Clarkson, the regular interviewer of Formula 1. Polesitter Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton, who were willing to speak to the press, defended their colleague. “I find it very unfair and I totally disagree,” Norris said about the penalty of his closest rival. Lewis Hamilton also stood up for Verstappen. “It’s one big joke,” he reacted. “This is the pinnacle of motorsport. If I were Max, I would just forget about that community service.”
Journalist’s Question to Verstappen
A brave journalist dared to ask Max Verstappen how long he thinks he will boycott the press conferences. After all, it certainly won’t be the last time the Dutchman will have to appear here. “I do answer,” he responded curtly. With that, the session came to an end and the Red Bull driver stormed out of the room, followed by a small army of journalists.
