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Verstappen could boycott next F1 launch event

Feb.24 Max Verstappen may boycott next year's Formula 1 group season launch if it is once again held in the UK. Red Bull team boss Christian Horner and Verstappen were both booed by a significant portion of the 15,000 fans at the O2 arena recently. The FIA, whose mention during the presentation was also met with boos, has now responded, calling for an end to 'tribalist' thinking that has crept into the sport as it become more popular. 'What underpins sport at all levels is a culture of respect,' a spokesperson said. 'As such, it was disappointing to hear the crowd's tribalist reaction' to quadruple world champion Verstappen and Horner. 'We stand with all of our competitors, officials,...
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