After qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix, Max Verstappen effectively boycotted the official FIA press conference with the top three. The Red Bull Racing driver answered a few questions briefly and formally, and then explainedwhich thus expresses disagreement with finewhich was imposed on him for using foul language.
Here are Max’s answers to all the questions asked of him at the official FIA press conference after qualifying in Singapore.
Q: Max, let’s move on to you. It’s not been an easy weekend for you and Red Bull Racing. How happy are you with your front row start?
Max Verstappen: Yes, I am very happy to get second place today after such a Friday. And I want to say a big thank you to the whole team who have been working hard throughout the weekend to make my car better. So yes, I am very happy to qualify on the front row.
Question: What did you change in the car compared to Friday? The difference in speed from yesterday is noticeable.
Max Verstappen: We have changed a lot.
Question: Can you tell us more about what exactly you did?
Max Verstappen: No. I may be fined or given an extra day. [общественных работ]So…
Question: Okay, Max, are you confident in the race pace?
Max Verstappen: Maybe.
Question: I mean, is the race a step into the unknown, given the problems you had in training yesterday?
Max Verstappen: Yes, there is no clarity about this…
Don’t worry, I have nothing against you personally and I don’t want to offend you. [эти слова адресованы Тому Кларксону, ведущему пресс-конференции].
Question: It’s all right, I’m not worried. What can you do against Lando, who you start next to, in terms of tactics in the race, given the situation in the drivers’ standings?
Max Verstappen: I’ll find out tomorrow.
Question: Max, how long do you plan to avoid answering questions at FIA press conferences?
Max Verstappen: I’ll answer, just briefly. I have a problem with my voice.
