Max Verstappen and Red Bull will talk to Sky Sports as usual at the Brazilian Grand Prix despite a boycott by the broadcaster at last month’s Mexican Grand Prix.
Verstappen did not speak to Sky’s channels on Saturday or Sunday at the Mexico City race, citing what he considered to be disrespectful coverage of him.
The comment that prompted the boycott was pundit Ted Kravitz, who said Lewis Hamilton was “robbed” of the 2021 championship, which Verstappen won in a controversial final in Abu Dhabi last year.
Red Bull has said the comment was “the straw that broke the camel’s back” after what it perceived as disrespectful coverage of Verstappen throughout the season.
Sky Sports F1 chief Billy McGinty visited Red Bull’s headquarters on Monday for clear talks, although Verstappen’s team-mate Sergio Perez had spoken to Sky Sports at an event in Las Vegas promoting the city’s 2023 F1 rave at the weekend.
Red Bull have confirmed to ESPN that normal service will resume for the final two races, which had always been the team’s plan, with the team feeling that a statement was made with the Mexico boycott.
Verstappen broke the record for most wins in a season in Mexico with his 14th win of the year. The F1 season concludes with Brazil (November 13) and Abu Dhabi (November 20).
