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Verstappen to limit radio comms to avoid sounding "arrogant"

Max Verstappen says he will try to limit his radio communications during F1 races after admitting his messages sound "arrogant" out of context. The Dutchman was in the spotlight once again during the United States Grand Prix following a radio exchange with his engineer, who asked him to take care of his tyres so they would last the whole stint. Verstappen replied "I'm not here to finish fourth" as he fought for position with Mercedes' Nico Rosberg. The Red Bull driver admitted his message sounded arrogant, but insisted he is aware that the team is just trying to help him. "The thing is that all the time that I press my radio button it's broadcast, so sometimes it...
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