Motor racing-Actions speak louder than words, says triumphant Verstappen

Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco - May 23, 2021 Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates winning the race Pool via REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

(Reuters) - Red Bull's Max Verstappen hit back at Mercedes on Sunday after winning the Monaco Grand Prix to take the Formula One championship lead.

"Well, first of all, actions always speak louder than words," the Dutch 23-year-old said when asked how important it had been to beat Mercedes at the most glamorous circuit on the calendar.