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Why Max Verstappen gave me my marching orders from a press conference
Former world champion’s ultimatum blindsided me, but there are more serious issues than an F1 driver being cross with you for doing your job
TL;DR
- The author, a Formula One journalist, was asked to leave a press conference by Max Verstappen at the Japanese Grand Prix.
- Verstappen's reason was a question the author had asked at the end of the previous season regarding an incident at the Spanish Grand Prix.
- The journalist emphasized that asking difficult and honest questions is part of his job, despite the resulting personal consequences.
- Following the incident, the author received abusive messages online.
- The author maintains his aim is to report as honestly and fairly as possible, despite past accusations of bias.