He doesn't need a 'psychologist', but Verstappen will use better judgment

Max Verstappen says he will remain his aggressive self in the future, but will look at potential situations with better judgment.

The Red Bull driver came under fire last weekend after his on-track encounter with Sebastian Vettel in China.

The Dutchman attempted an optimistic overtaking move on his Ferrari rival which set both drivers back and saw Verstappen hit with a 10-second penalty by the stewards.

The 20-year-old - whose own father Jos Verstappen criticised his impetuosity - has held himself accountable, saying he is determined to learn from his mistakes.

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"It was not my best race, but I don't have to think about it anymore," he told Dutch media at an event at Zandvoort.

"I've learned from it and I'm looking forward.

"I will not be less aggressive, but I will look at a situation better," he said.

Verstappen has shut out his critics, placing his trust instead in the people he relies on for counsel and advice, like his father or Red Bull motorsport boss Helmut Marko.

"These are people who know about it and understand how it works. I do not need a psychologist," he insisted. "Do I sleep well? I always sleep well.

"I should have done it differently, but if you were to know everything in advance, you could change the entire world.

"At some point you have to look ahead, so I'm looking ahead to Baku," said Verstappen.

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