Formula One world champion Max Verstappen and his Red Bull team have decided to boycott British broadcaster Sky Sports at the Mexican Grand Prix due to “constant disrespect”.
The Dutch driver and Red Bull representatives did not answer any questions from Sky F1 during the Mexican Grand Prix weekend, which ended with Verstappen’s triumph, explaining his position at a press conference.
“There has been constant disrespect this year, especially from one person. And that’s enough, I will not accept this, ”said the 25-year-old Dutch pilot. And, as everything shows, this decision was made after a comment by journalist Ted Kravitz last week in the USA.
The journalist in question used the word “stolen” several times when referring to Verstappen’s 2021 title, which the young Dutchman won at the last Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi against British rival Lewis Hamilton. Kravitz also calls Hamilton “an eight-time world champion” despite having won seven titles.
“You can’t live in the past, you have to move on,” Verstappen added, calling social media a “very toxic place” while Red Bull boss Christian Horner said the team was “disappointed by a series of disparaging comments.” made for the sky.
Source: RES-IPE
Source: Kathimerini
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