The Red Bull Racing driver did not hesitate to share his stance on the events that occurred during the Mexican Grand Prix. Although he offered apologies for the incident with Checo Pérez on the track, he also made it clear that he is not in Formula 1 to make friends. Max Verstappen expressed his focus on competition, emphasizing that he is there to win and learn from the mistakes he makes along the way.
Amid the tension generated by the incident involving him and the Mexican driver, Verstappen emphasized that he does not seek rivalries, but his main goal is to achieve victory in races. He acknowledged the mistake made in Mexico and committed to learning from it to improve his performance in future competitions.
The rivalry between Checo Pérez and Liam Lawson intensified during the race in Mexico when there was contact between their cars that affected Pérez's performance. Subsequently, the situation worsened when Lawson made an offensive gesture towards the Mexican after overtaking him on the track. Checo Pérez expressed his anger towards Lawson, visibly furious at the attitude of the Red Bull driver.
In the lead-up to the Brazilian Grand Prix, Liam Lawson maintained his stance, asserting that his focus on racing would not change. In response to questions from the press, he reaffirmed his determination in the competition and his way of handling situations on the track, making it clear that he will continue to compete with the same attitude.
