Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing being interviewed in the paddock during previews - Source: Getty
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen claimed that his racing approach ensures that no driver can pass him on the outside while racing wheel to wheel against him. The three-time F1 world champion is one of the most fierce drivers in the sport's history and is known to offer no margin to his opponents on the track.
Ever since his debut in 2015, Verstappen has made a name for himself for being one of the toughest drivers to overtake on the track despite the position. The Dutch driver makes it difficult for his rivals as he defends to the maximum track allowed and sometimes even allegedly pushes them outside the extremities.
While discussing his defensive driving tactics to BBC on Thursday, November 21, Max Verstappen gave a blunt assessment of his abilities and said that he would want to give the other driver the room to overtake:
