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Verstappen threatens silent treatment over 'arrogant' radio fear

Max Verstappen says he is prepared to stop talking over the radio to limit any broadcasts in which he fears he comes across as 'arrogant'. The Dutchman, who failed to finish last week's United States Grand Prix after gearbox problems, created a social media storm when he was broadcast declaring 'I am not here to finish fourth' in response to a message from his Red Bull team to ensure his tyres lasted his stint. Leading some to regard his comments as selfish – or as Verstappen suggested 'sound arrogant' -, he was frustrated that his message in the heat of the moment was aired out of context Adding that he feels everything he says over the radio is relayed to the feed, Verstappen says he...
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