Jos Verstappen on criticism of Max: 'I told him that right away'

Much was made of Verstappen's statement. Helmut Marko stated in the USA that Verstappen's statements were understandable though the reaction could have been a bit different, and team boss Christian Horner also sounded understanding.

Jos Verstappen: "I do think he can say things, but in this case in a neater way. I told him that directly," he told De Telegraaf. Verstappen spoke briefly with someone from Formula 1 itself shortly before the race. "Once in a while he needs that too. I also think the battery is running out a bit, with a lot of people. But that Max likes racing, you saw that today. I understand his opinion, but you can't kick blindly at everything."

Verstappen didn't like the Las Vegas Street Circuit prior to the weekend, but he has since come around a bit. The circuit provided the necessary spectacle. In the press conference, the three-time world champion was asked if it was the best race of the year.

"It was a very good [race]. I have to think about all the other races. It's a bit difficult to answer this, but it was a fun race. I enjoyed it," Verstappen said.