In a thrilling exchange of words in the Formula 1 world, Red Bull’s team principal hits back at former world champion Nico Rosberg’s call for a black flag on Max Verstappen, labeling him as a sensationalist. The tension escalated after Verstappen’s controversial move on George Russell during the Spanish Grand Prix, resulting in a 10-second penalty and 3 penalty points for the Dutch driver.
Nico Rosberg didn’t hold back during the Sky Sport Deutschland broadcast, advocating for Verstappen’s disqualification with a black flag. However, Verstappen shrugged off the criticism, stating, “Yes, that’s his opinion. He can have his opinion.” Red Bull’s Christian Horner brushed off Rosberg’s comments, labeling him as sensationalist and downplaying the severity of his words.
Horner expressed the need to discuss the incident internally with Verstappen to fully grasp the situation, emphasizing the driver’s frustration during the race. The aftermath of the Spanish Grand Prix continues to stir controversy and debate within the F1 community, with Verstappen’s actions under intense scrutiny.
