Verstappen highly upset over penalty: 'Don't want to talk about it'

After Max Verstappen finished the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in second place, he was not happy. Afterwards, he refused to comment on the time penalty he recieved during the first lap of the race.

Speaking to Viaplay, Verstappen said, "You know, we don't need to talk about it. It's all a waste of time."

The Dutchman was obviously very upset. Despite this, he did have a more positive take on the race. Verstappen said, "The race itself went well. Little tire wear, and that helps us. I'm generally quite satisfied. The balance is not entirely okay, but in the end, we were right there."

Verstappen: 'I don't care, mate'

After being asked about the penalty again, he answered, "No. But I don't care, mate. I don't want to talk about it."

Viaplay gave it a third attempt with Verstappen then saying very firmly and clearly that he would not talk about it "because I don't want to." 

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This article was written in collaboration with Marnik Kok.