Max Verstappen calls out ‘British press’ after wet-weather masterclass in Brazil

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Max Verstappen drove Lando Norris to the brink of world championship defeat – and then turned on the McLaren star’s alleged backers in the British media. But prior to his virtuoso performance, Verstappen had been likened to Wacky Races villain Dick Dastardly by Damon Hill, the 1996 world champion, while respected broadcaster and former British racer Martin Brundle said the Dutch driver’s legacy is being “tainted” in the wake of his 20-second penalty in Mexico for forcing Norris off the road twice. FIA steward Johnny Herbert, who won the 1995 British Grand Prix, claimed Verstappen’s driving had been “harsh” and “over the top” and that he felt Verstappen had a “horrible mindset”. Max Verstappen claimed a sensational win in Brazil on Sunday McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said: “Sometimes from outside it may come across like there was an error there.