– Mexico City Formula One world champions Red Bull and Max Verstappen announced on Sunday that they had declined to speak with broadcaster Sky at the Grand Prix of Mexico City owing to “derogatory” remarks made during the previous event in Texas.
Verstappen, who has won a record 14 races in a single season, told reporters that there has been “a constant kind of digging, being rude,” particularly from a single individual.
“Eventually, enough is enough. I disagree… you cannot dwell on the past; you must simply go on “The 25-year-old told journalists.
Sky did not immediately respond, despite having access to interviews conducted by Formula One television.
Last year, Verstappen won his first title at the season-ending race in Abu Dhabi. The Red Bull driver entered the race tied in points with Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton.
The controversial alteration to the safety car system made it possible for Verstappen to overcome his Mercedes adversary on the final lap and deprive him a record ninth championship.
Some Hamilton supporters believe the Briton was cheated and have been vociferous on social media, as has the ‘Orange Army’ of Max Verstappen.
Verstappen felt some of the remarks contributed to the escalation of animosity.
“You continue to disrespect me, and at some time I will no longer tolerate it,” he added.
Christian Horner, the principal of Red Bull, stated that he made the choice to boycott Sky following remarks made at the United States Grand Prix, where Red Bull won the constructors’ championship for the first time since 2013.
The governing FIA stated in Mexico that the team had accepted a $7 million fine and 12 months of limited wind tunnel time as the only team to have over the cost cap last year.
“After the next race, service will resume. We just wanted to make it clear that certain actions are unacceptable and that as a team we stand united “Horner stated that his squad refused to watch the broadcaster’s English, German, and Italian channels.
Sky has live broadcast rights in the United Kingdom and Ireland and also offers coverage and commentary for Walt Disney’s ESPN networks in the United States.
“We do not consider accusations of championship theft to be an impartial commentary… Max is quite upset about it, and as a team we absolutely support him “said Horner.