Verstappen details precautions to avoid illness at Mexico Grand Prix

Max Verstappen has explained the precautions he takes to avoid illness at races such as Mexico, where several drivers were affected by stomach problems during the weekend. Valtteri Bottas, Sergio Perez and newly crowned champion Kimi Antonelli were among those who fell ill.

Verstappen said he brushes his teeth with bottled water rather than tap water, eats mainly in the motorhome, and is a little more careful at the hotel. He also said he avoids unfamiliar food and has taken probiotics for a few years, which he believes helps. The Red Bull driver recalled a previous experience with a spicy salsa in Portugal, which he said he had not expected.