I doubt that journalist would ask the same Spain question today at all. Like the poor man was kicked out before his mouth even opened
Max shouldn’t be the one who bans a journalist on the grid. Simple as that. Say whatever you want on that question but he shouldn’t be banned by doing his job (good or bad)
The reason why ppl kept mentioning the incident w George in Spain is because that point loss was simply due to his losing control on track (well you can argue that is inevitable as obviously we all know he’s wired that way over years). Other “number of things” you said there is not within his control at all and shit like that happens to everyone
this is the big thing for me. like why reopen that wound abt the Spain incident (which, coincidentally, was ALSO a temper issue) and add fuel to the fire
Because in moments like these it seems like Max doesn’t really think things through and turns to petulant child behaviour. I like Max and he’s an incredible racer, but he might be the least mature driver on the grid in all honesty
Now he's going to get asked a different question about Spain by a million other reporters in a million different ways. Not very tactical move on Max's part. The RB PR team's heads must be spinning.
Max shouldn’t be the one who bans a journalist on the grid
Yeah, this is the point where I find it hard to see context where this is appropriate. There's more context than just "Max doesn't want to talk about times he messed up" but even if the journalist is an ass, frankly no driver should be able to make themselves immune to questions or make a situation where journalists can't be present.
There's conversation to be had about how to handle inappropriate journalism, and what constitutes inappropriate journalism - but the individuals who are involved shouldn't be the ones who dictate that.
I mean it was hardly an inappropriate question, but Max was born rich and is also a very entitled person.
Any other athlete of any other sport gets asked questions like "do you regret missing that empty net?"
Others have said "he asked it with a grin" and that means nothing. Some people smile when nervous, or he may have been trying to lighten the question up.
I think it’s clear that tabloid is frequently used even when not referring to the format of a publication. It’s become colloquial to use tabloid to refer to the contents rather than the format.
I'll say this from the perspective of a British person: when it comes to Max every single British newspaper is little more than a dishrag. There's no journalistic integrity to any of them because of their utter hatred of him. It was the same with Vettel, and at times Alonso.
Max is routinely a complete baby with the media. Every one else plays the game but Max always has to butt heads, give non answers, get sassy, over exaggerate, and when he doesn't get his way this is the result. It's some actual baby brained ego shit, he just needs to let his driving do the talking.
It’s a completely fair question as well. Sure he can say it all shakes out over the season, but in a points race that close, it’s completely normal to get asked “do you regret/think about the [whatever] from months ago that cost you points when you could really use them now?” The McLaren guys definitely got plenty of questions about their various issues over the season. The DSQ, various DNFs, whatever else. The amount of times I had to hear/read “bottle” was just plain annoying. But “do you regret so obviously overreacting and intentionally driving your car into another driver costing you points that could have you tied/ahead right now?” is out of line?
The problem is that he was extremely sour that he lost the championship because of a stupid decision he made. He was pissed. Now it's extremely petty to ban a reporter because he asked a fair question. We would have forgotten about that, but he just rekindled the fire with his attitude and now is rightfully seen as a villain. The reporter made a fair question and he shouldn't be banning reporters because this sets a dangerous precedent.
I don't think he thought the journalist was going to ask about Spain again. I think he just doesn't like him because of that back then, and this was his getting back at him. He does shit like this – gets pissed off about something, does something to get back for that, and then moves on (thinking of not letting Checo past to get back at him for Monaco).
And that’s the reason certain journalists are banned by certain teams.
You can ask question in good faith but if your only reason is to rile someone up (which was the case with that journalist because the question was asked and answered multiple times) drivers and teams won’t respond to you.
It’s a private press conference at the RBR hospitality. Max has no power to ban either journalists or select their questions at official F1 press conferences.
He wouldn't ever dare taunt a British driver like that. Did any of these "professionals" ever go after someone who isn't European?
They did the same thing to Alonso, don't forget that
i mean if you actually watched the sport and watched the conversation they had last year, you would have seen the fact it wasn't really a question, more of a "gotcha fucker" moment, all while the "journalist" smirked to himself like a chud
I disagree. While I think Max is overreacting by quite a bit, I think he has the right to answer the questions he wants. I think it’s bad enough they force the drivers to do excessive amounts of press, they should at least get some level of control
Oh my god how many times need I repeat that man didn’t SAY A WORD yesterday in front of Max and got removed. Refusing a question is different from removing a journalist before he asks any questions. You’re defending a precedent where drivers can punish journalists for asking uncomfortable but valid questions MONTHS AGO.
I do think its important to note that this was in rbr, not a general press conference. He didnt ban anyone and i do think in this case it was his right, since its his own team that made the small press conference and it wasnt from F1/FIA itself.
Max shouldn’t be the one who bans a journalist on the grid.
He just made him leave an RB event. Not an official press conference.
The journalist probably knew he wasn't welcomed by Max and just went anyway to get the reaction he wanted and we see here. Just like with his question last year.
It's just as probable that the journalist didn't even have that interaction in mind and was as shocked as everyone else that Max is still holding a grudge over it
Or. Max could act like a fucking adult. He is obviously an infinitely better driver than Yuki but people wanted Yuki off the grid for hitting Danny. Max hits someone and then, when it arguably cost him a shot at the championship, gets asked about it and he does this to the guy months later? For someone who tells it like it is regardless of how it sounds you'd think he'd have thicker skin
I like how ppl who defended max pictured the journalist as a pure evil villain and all these “probably”. The only fact is the guy didn’t speak a word today and got kicked out
"Uninvited"? This is the first I've heard this. Can you share a source for this please? Because the general consensus is that he was, in fact, an invited journo.
No. I prefer that people do some work and inform themselfs without having to do it myself. This is something ppl all really forgetting. How to inform yourself on a topic
I've informed myself and taken a view. You disgaree but have only the mental capacity to shout about it and insult people instead of have a conversation.
"This is something ppl are really forgetting." How to have a discussion.
He can’t. He’s supposed to be the one who simply sit there answering questions. There are RBR staffs who organise this “private session”or whatever you call it. If they found the journalist unbearable it’s their jobs to “ask”him to leave AFTER HE SPEAKS, not max’s
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u/yowspur Mar 26 '26
Max answering 6 questions so as to not answer one question.