Max Verstappen BOYCOTTERA any future F1 launch event if he is held in England, explains Father Jos Verstappen – Firstpost

Red Bull Racing pilot Max Verstappen said that he would boycott the future Formula 1 launch events in England after receiving a hostile reception at F1 75 live in London last week. The quadruple world champion was welcomed with a mixture of cheers and hoots when he appeared on the screen, after his introduction by the host Jack Whitehall.

Verstappen threatens to boycott future F1 events in England

The father of Verstappen and former driver of F1, Jos Verstappen, firmly condemned the incident, calling him “unacceptable”. Talk to RacexpressJos expressed his disappointment concerning the treatment that his son received from the sections of the crowd of 15,000 people at the O2. He also revealed that the Dutch driver had no interest in facing a similar reception.

“In itself, I thought it was a reasonable configuration (of the event), but I thought it was embarrassing what had happened there with Red Bull Racing, that (director of the team) Christian Horner was so hué,” said Verstappen Sr.

“Max was so hué. Then you are there for Formula 1, to promote sport a little, and everything. Then you are hooked by the public. I think it’s unacceptable, “he added.

“Listen, I understand it. Max is the only one to put English pilots under pressure and who tells him exactly how it is, but I think it is unacceptable and a real disappointment what happened there. »»

“No, Max does not want to be hoa in front of 25,000 people. He also says: “If it is again in England next year, they will certainly not see me there”, and I fully agree with him. »»

Tensions between Verstappen and British F1 fans have been obvious since its controversial battle in 2021 with Lewis Hamilton. The domination of the Dutch pilot with Red Bull Racing in recent seasons is one of the main reasons for animosity.

Pre-season F1 tests are expected to start on February 26 in Bahrain. The three -day test period will offer teams a crucial opportunity to adjust their 2025 cars and allow drivers to adapt to their new machines. Tour 1 of the Formula 1 2025 season should start with the Australian Grand Prix on March 14.