F1 News: Red Bull Introduce Extreme Safety Measures For Max Verstappen At Mexican GP

Max Verstappen will be under the protection of two bodyguards at the Mexican Grand Prix, a proactive measure taken by Red Bull Racing to ensure his safety amidst growing concerns after he faced a backlash from fans at the United States Grand Prix.

In light of recent events and rising safety concerns, Max Verstappen will be accompanied by two bodyguards at the upcoming Mexican Grand Prix. This decision was disclosed by Dr Helmut Marko during a conversation with F1-insider.com.

Key Takeaways:

• Max Verstappen will have the protection of two bodyguards at the Mexican Grand Prix, a precaution taken by Red Bull Racing due to increasing safety concerns.
• The decision comes after audible boos and chants of 'Checo, Checo' were directed at Verstappen during his victory at the United States Grand Prix, highlighting fans' displeasure.
• Although Verstappen himself remains relaxed about the situation, claiming indifference to the boos, Red Bull Racing insists on prioritising his safety during the event.

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The Mexican Grand Prix is anticipated to be a high-tension event, especially for Max Verstappen, the triple world champion from Red Bull Racing. Following his victory at the United States Grand Prix, Verstappen was met with a barrage of boos from the crowd, a portion of which was directed at the governor present on the podium. However, the chants of 'Checo, Checo' made it evident that the fans were also expressing their discontent with Verstappen’s victory, preferring his teammate Sergio Perez instead.

This incident has raised red flags regarding Verstappen's safety, prompting Red Bull Racing to take stringent measures. Helmut Marko, a key figure within the team, has confirmed that Verstappen will be under the watchful eye of two bodyguards throughout the Mexican Grand Prix weekend. “Max doesn't actually want it himself and is very relaxed, but we have a responsibility for him. We just want to be safe,” Marko expressed, underlining the team's commitment to ensuring their star driver's security.

Verstappen, on his part, has chosen to stay buoyant, addressing the media with a smile after the US Grand Prix and displaying indifference to the crowd's reaction. “In the end, I’m the one who goes home with the trophy, fine by me,” he stated, unaffected by the boos and the fact that his teammate Perez was not on the podium.

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Red Bull is not standing alone in their fight against unsportsmanlike conduct from fans. The organisers of the Mexican GP have already issued a stern message, urging fans to show respect towards the Austrian team and Verstappen. However, it remains uncertain how the crowd will react if Verstappen secures his fifth win in Mexico.