Verstappen dismisses Herbert's claim over Lawson 'threat'

Max Verstappen has rejected Johnny Herbert's claim that he threatened Liam Lawson's future at Red Bull, saying he does not care what the former driver has to say about him. The pair clashed during second practice at the Mexican Grand Prix, when Verstappen tried to pass Lawson on the inside into Turn 13 and the two made contact after Verstappen was pushed off the track.

Verstappen blamed Lawson alone, saying his behaviour was not very smart given that his Racing Bulls seat was on the line. Herbert, a former F1 race steward, said Verstappen was totally out of order with the threats and described it as the Jekyll and Hyde side of the Dutchman.

Lawson revealed after the weekend that he had spoken with Verstappen and apologised, and Verstappen said the two had cleared the air.