Verstappen: Ocon is a pussy!

Joas van Wingerden Sunday 11 November 2018 20:30

Max Verstappen branded Esteban Ocon a "pussy" and an "idiot" after a collision with the Force India man denied the Dutchman victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Attempting to unlap himself, Ocon only served to pitch both into a spin, with Verstappen losing the lead of the race as a result.

Verstappen flashed a middle finger to Ocon and went one further after the race, physically confronting the Frenchman and shoving him multiple times in the weighing room.

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Although Force India backed their man, it seemed clear that Ocon was in the wrong, with stewards handing down a 10-second penalty.

And Verstappen was in no mood to calm the tension after the race, laying into Ocon in his many media commitments.

"We had a great car," he said under the podium. "Then, by such an idiot, to get taken out while he is being lapped. I have no words."

He added in the press conference: "If the stewards give him a penalty than I think we know who's wrong. So many backmarkers try to race you. It was a stupid risk.

"What can I do about it? I lost a victory but hopefully in 15 years' time we can laugh about it."

Asked to comment further on the incident, Verstappen said: "I have nothing else to say other than he was being a pussy."

VIDEO: Ocon crash takes Verstappen out the lead!
VIDEO: Verstappen confronts Ocon after Brazil GP!
VIDEO: Verstappen storms off podium

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