Red Bull's Max Verstappen has responded to comments made by rivals Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel over his on-track etiquette by saying 'it's a good thing he is in their heads'.
The Dutchman came under fire from Hamilton and Vettel after the duo made comments about how they feel there is a need to leave more room on track when in wheel-to-wheel combat.
Verstappen countered by saying he felt the comments made didn't match their actions on the track, especially as Hamilton and Verstappen made contact in the first corner of the Mexico Grand Prix.
"Looking at Turn 1 and 2 in Mexico, I don’t think that happens," said Verstappen.
"I think from my side, it was a bit of a silly comment to make because I think I’m always a hard racer but fair. I think it’s just not correct. But of course, it’s easy to have a dig at someone.
"From my side, it’s fine. I think it’s always positive when they talk about you because that means you’re in their heads. From my side, I just focus on my driving. I think that’s enough said."
Verstappen also mentioned he felt it was disrespectful to be called out over his driving in a press conference, rather do their talking on the track.
"From my side, I don’t need to dig into other people in a press conference. First of all, I think it’s a bit disrespectful as well, and I prefer to fight on-track which I love to do.
"Of course I like to fight hard, but on the edge, otherwise if they want me to stay behind, it’s also better to stay at home. I really want to take the fight to them, because that’s what we are here for.
"We are racers, we are in Formula 1, I think we are the best out there. We do fight for victories because that’s what I live for."
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