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Verstappen: No radio for me any more

Red Bull's Max Verstappen has threatened a radio blackout after causing a stir with his comments during last weekend's U.S. Grand Prix. The 19-year-old Dutch driver, a firm fan favourite for his no-nonsense attitude and overtaking skills, told his Formula One team in no uncertain terms that he was not there to finish fourth when asked to take care of the tyres. The comment drew criticism from Red Bull consultant Helmut Marko, who said Verstappen needed to find the right balance between patience and aggression. 'I think I'm going to take my radio button off,' Verstappen, his face painted like a skull for the Mexican ‘Day of the Dead', told reporters at the Hermanos Rodriguez circuit...
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