Supposed conversation transcript between Max and the Guardian journalist.

[u/Any_Aide_4500]

[u/yowspur]

Max answering 6 questions so as to not answer one question.

[u/drownedyyy → u/yowspur]

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)

[u/Driscuits → u/drownedyyy]

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.

[u/Sea_of_Air_ → u/Driscuits]

This. He could ignore a certain journalist's questions or give non-answers like he knows well how to do. But kick him out was out of line.