Verstappen: I don’t need people to hold my hand

After the race in Canada, even Red Bull team chief alluded to the absence of Verstappen's people as a reason for his return to form and the podium a result of more linear focus.

Speaking to reporters in France, Verstappen played down any suggestion that he was not focused,“I was! Before as well. There were less people around, I could speak to less people."

But acknowledged, "Of course, maybe I have a few minutes extra to talk to my engineers instead of others, but it doesn’t make a difference to me."

“They were here also when I was winning races, so I don’t think there is something behind it. It was just a weekend alone. I mean I am 20 years old, they don’t need to hold my hand,” added Verstappen.