Formula 1 excitement

Booing: Verstappen “deaf”, Horner becomes clear

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner (left) and Max Verstappen were booed in London.

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At the spectacular Formula 1 show in London's sold-out Millennium Dome just over a week ago, boos against Christian Horner and Max Verstappen caused some head-shaking. While the Briton found clear words, the Dutchman reacted with sarcasm.

While local heroes Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris were loudly cheered in London, there were harsh boos for Max Verstappen. Now, for the first time, the Formula 1 champion has spoken out about the uproar. "Were there any boos? Maybe I'm deaf," says Verstappen on the sidelines of the Formula 1 tests in Bahrain. "I don't really need to talk about it. It's not worth my time!"

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"It was absolutely fantastic"
 But then Verstappen goes one better. "It was absolutely fantastic," was his sarcastic reaction to the show on the British Isles. This caused a few laughs in the press conference room. Follow-up from Verstappen: "I didn't say anything wrong."

Horner disappointed
Not only Verstappen, but also Christian Horner received numerous boos in London. "The only disappointment was the reception given to Max as world champion," said the Red Bull team boss angrily. "But passion always plays a role in sport and it will continue to do so in the future. I also think that the support would have been different if this event had taken place in the Netherlands."