Max Verstappen was booed during the podium ceremony after winning the United States Grand Prix while some fans chanted Sergio Perez's name over the Dutch national anthem
Helmut Marko slammed the spectators who booed Max Verstappen on the United States Grand Prix podium and chanted Sergio Perez's name.
Unfortunately, some of them took things too far after the race. Loud boos were directed at Verstappen as he took to the top step of the podium, and again when he was handed his trophy for winning the race. But it soon became clear that it was Perez's fans who were behind the disrespectful scenes. Throughout the Dutch national anthem, they changed their favourite driver's name – though Verstappen did not bat an eyelid and celebrated as usual.
"We are in contact with a lot of Mexicans," said Marko. "The majority are very friendly and fair, but there are always some, let's say enthusiastic people, who don't maintain the fair sporting standard. But we have no concerns and are happy to go to Mexico."
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