Max Verstappen says he had “my reasons” about why he didn’t give Sergio Perez a place back and ignored team orders in the BrazilGP Full story ⬇️ F1
But Perez was informed that if Verstappen could not gain any more positions, the position would be given back to him in order to aid his bid for second place in the drivers’ championship.
Verstappen told Red Bull over the radio: “I told you already last time, you guys don't ask that again to me, OK? Are we clear about that? I gave my reasons and I stand by it.” Speaking in the media pen after the race, Verstappen was asked about the decision to ignore the radio instructions, revealing that he had his reasons and that they had finally been discussed with the team.“We just discussed that, and I think it was better that we finally sat together and spoke about it, and just moved forward from here.
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