Max Verstappen "accepts" that he will face booing from some fans at the British Grand Prix this weekend.
But Christian Horner is still puzzled by the frosty reception for the Red Bull star, whose last appearance at Silverstone ended with a huge 51g crash after contact with Lewis Hamilton. It was the moment which really set the 2021 title race alight, culminating in a controversial finish in Abu Dhabi.
With Hamilton the firm favourite of the Silverstone faithful, Verstappen was always likely to face some hostility this weekend. And that happened before the action had even begun, as he faced some jeers while walking the track on Thursday before more boos when appearing at an event hosted by Sky Sports F1 on the home straight.
