Max Verstappen beefs up security in preparation for hostile reception in MexicoBy Philip Duncan, PA F1 Correspondent, Mexico CityMax Verstappen has beefed up his personal security as he prepares for a hostile reception at Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez’s home race in Mexico. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner and the team’s motorsport advisor Dr Helmut Marko will also be accompanied by security guards. Perez (pictured) heads into this weekend’s round 206 points behind Verstappen. Photo by Darron CummingsSpeaking after last weekend’s race in Austin, Horner said: “I don’t think Max is going to get the warmest reception in Mexico, but that is water off a duck’s back to him. “One year you are the villain and the next year you are the hero.”Perez heads into this weekend’s round 206 points behind Verstappen.

Source: Irish Independent October 26, 2023 19:09 UTC