MEXICO CITY -- Max Verstappen admits he could have been less harsh in his criticism of the U.S. Grand Prix stewards -- one of which he branded an "idiot -- but says his anger at losing a podium was completely justified.
Verstappen appeared to have stolen a podium from Kimi Raikkonen on the final lap in Austin with a thrilling move through the final sector. However, the stewards handed him a five-second penalty as he had dipped all four wheels off the circuit to complete the move, leading to a confused Verstappen being led out of the cool-down room for Raikkonen as the top three waited to take their spots on the rostrum.