Motor racing - Verstappen threatens to cut the radio chat


Formula One F1 - U.S. Grand Prix - Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, U.S., 23/10/16. Red Bull's Max Verstappen of the Netherlands arrives in the garage area on race day. REUTERS/Adrees Latif

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Red Bull's Max Verstappen has threatened a radio blackout after causing a stir with his comments during last weekend's U.S. Grand Prix.

The 19-year-old Dutch driver, a firm fan favourite for his no-nonsense attitude and overtaking skills, told his Formula One team in no uncertain terms that he was not there to finish fourth when asked to take care of the tyres.

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