Max Verstappen FUMES at Red Bull over incredible radio exchange

United States Grand Prix

Verstappen FUMES at Red Bull over incredible radio exchange

Verstappen took victory in Austin but was far from happy throughout the race and made his feelings known

Cal Gaunt

Monday 23 October 2023 00:18

Max Verstappen took victory in the United States Grand Prix but was once again extremely fractious over team radio.

On numerous occasions, the three-time world champion complained about his brakes and berated both team principal Christian Horner and race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase.

The Dutchman secured his 15th victory of 2023 in Austin, matching his own record for wins in a single season.

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However, this win proved to be one of his more hard-fought triumphs, with both Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton challenging him at different stages of the race.

Max Verstappen secured his 15th victory of the season in Austin

Max Verstappen was not happy with his RB19 and made his feelings clear over team radio

Christian Horner was on the receiving end of Max Verstappen's fury during the United States Grand Prix

Frosty Verstappen unhappy throughout race

And the rarely felt pressure told in Verstappen's foul-mouthed rants and apparent displeasure of having to communicate with his team.

"Mate, these brakes are so s**t compared to yesterday," Verstappen told Horner. "What a piece of s**t."

Eight laps later, Horner told Verstappen: “Just info at this stage Max, but time lost to Checo, 39.8, braking 11, 12, 20.”

“Yeah I know mate, my brakes are just ****," a frosty Verstappen replied.

Then he took aim at Lambiase, who is by now likely used to being in his driver's crosshairs.

Max Verstappen may have taken victory in Austin but it was far tighter than usual and he was pushed until the final lap

Lambiase told Verstappen that he had the same pace as Hamilton on lap 47, but the timing of the announcement irritated the Dutchman.

"Please, no talking in the braking zones!" he barked.

But Lambiase again delivered some news at a bad time for Verstappen, setting him off again with two laps to go.

Verstappen yelled over team radio: "Stop talking in the braking, man! *****”

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