Sandy is a Formula 1 journalist at GPblog with growing expertise in the sport. Combining hands-on experience in interviews and paddock access with her studies in sports communication, she provides reliable coverage and fresh insights into the pinnacle of motorsport.
The Max Verstappen of old would probably have reacted very differently to the incident between him and Lando Norris in Austria. Yet the Dutchman reacted very maturely in the media to the whole situation last weekend. The three-time world champion explains why.
During a media moment with the Dutch press, including others on GPblog, it was about the problems Verstappen had during qualifying at Silverstone. Indeed, he had to make do with a damaged floor. However, the Dutchman remained calm. "I think in general I'm always pretty relaxed," Verstappen told us. "I don't think I'm very stressed in the car. You always want performance and then you are just critical when things go wrong or right. How the car felt was always just good."
He was then asked whether the Max of four years ago would have reacted the same way. "Back then, of course, I didn't have as many wins and titles either. I think you are a bit more relaxed about it then,"' the Dutchman said.
Verstappen remained calm after Norris incident in Austria
Unlike Verstappen, Lando Norris did react quite emotionally in the media to the moment in Austria. "I understand it all and because of that I also thought to myself of just let it cool down. That's for the best. I understand being emotional and being disappointed of course. Of course, I was also disappointed with what happened in Austria, but of course in the end you don't have to shout everything on camera right away," Verstappen told wisely.
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This article was written in collaboration with Olly Darcy
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