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“It just doesn’t bother me”: Max Verstappen insists he’s not as hot headed as media projects him to be

Somin Bhattacharjee
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"It just doesn't bother me": Max Verstappen insists he's not as hot headed as media projects him to be

At just the age of 25, Max Verstappen has already etched himself into the history books for winning two back-to-back World Championships. He’s one of the most talented drivers of his generation, and that talent was on display since day one.

However, Verstappen has also been subject to heavy criticism ever since he made his debut in the sport. The Dutch driver has been accused of being too aggressive on the track, and is often called out for being ‘hot headed’. He is known for his outbursts on the team radio during races, even when he has everything under control and is on his way to winning.

The media has painted an image of Verstappen being someone who is perennially angry, and that’s something the Red Bull ace wants to clear. He insists that he’s very rarely upset by things and that his radio messages are not meant to be perceived as outbursts.

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Max Verstappen isn’t bothered by external factors while racing

Speaking to The New York Times, Verstappen spoke about the media projects him to be angry all the time. He criticized them for the same and is adamant that he is not bothered by anything while suiting up for Red Bull.

“I don’t really get upset with many things,” the 25-year-old said. It just doesn’t bother me. I know what I have to do here. And that’s trying to drive as fast as I can on track.

Verstappen went on to say that the only time he thinks about other stuff is when he’s home. However, it does not take up a lot of time or effort for him to get his focus back on racing again. “I do find what I do is super important. But it’s not the end of the world if it doesn’t really work out.”

“That’s how I’ve always seen it, but I know that once I jump in the car, I will always try to get the best out of myself, and also out of the team.”

When asked about his angry radio messages, the 35 GP winner admitted that there are extremely rare occasions where he gets frustrated and vents it out on the team radio.

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Somin Bhattacharjee

Somin Bhattacharjee

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Formula 1 Editor Somin Bhattacharjee fell for the sport as well as Fernando Alonso on the same day — during the Spaniard’s thrilling victory at the German GP in 2010. Over the years, the passion magnified manyfold, and metamorphosed into a writing career in 2021. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. He has penned over 2,700 articles for TheSportsRush, presenting a diverse range — news reports, opinions, and exclusives. A true Tiffosi, Somin never gives up on a chance to defend the Ferrari boys as a fan. As a sports writer though, he remains objective to the core and relishes opportunities to follow and engage in dissecting the action during races. That’s where the real thrill lies for him. Beyond the racetrack, Somin plays different sports including soccer. He enjoys exploring other sporting events and proudly supports Spanish soccer club Real Madrid.

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