Hill cautions Verstappen against radio rage

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Damon Hill has urged Max Verstappen to keep his anger under wraps and refrain from leashing out some colorful language over his team's radio.

The Red Bull driver wasn't happy when he was jumped by his team mate in Monaco following a better executed strategy, expressing his rage with an outburst over the radio.

While Red Bull boss Christian Horner did not hold the Dutchman's effusion against him, 1996 world champion Damon Hill begged to differ.

"Every driver must realise that in Formula 1 today, almost all the radio traffic is broadcast live on television," Hill said.

"You should keep an eye on your words. Max was over the edge in Monaco. He should be aware that there are young viewers that hear these things also."

But Hill, who is a big fan of the Dutch prodigy, believes Verstappen will learn from his tumultuous flare-up.

"Max has certainly learned from Monaco that there is always some friction between the team and a driver when the strategy does not work out.

"Despite his young age, Verstappen is very mature. He brings the excitement and passion in the sport. The Monaco obstacle can also be ticked off the list now, he will only get better."

 

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