I won't tone down foul language just to please critics - Verstappen

Verstappen expressed his frustration during the Hungarian Grand Prix last weekend, where he finished fifth, and has now gone three races without a victory.

"If there are people who dislike my language, they can simply choose not to listen, lower the volume, you know," Verstappen informed reporters before the Belgian Grand Prix.

"I am highly motivated to achieve success, and I believe I have already demonstrated that. I always strive to improve things. Some may argue that I could be less vocal on the radio, but that's their perspective."

During the last race, Verstappen engaged in heated discussions with engineer Gianpiero Lambiase regarding the team's strategy and was also angered by a collision with Lewis Hamilton. However, he believes this approach has been effective thus far.

"We maintain an open-minded and critical relationship, which has worked well for us. I don't anticipate that changing," he remarked.

"This is our approach, and I believe it's crucial to be able to accept criticism. In today's world, many people struggle with criticism, but I don't want to fall into that category."

In contrast to other sports, in F1, Verstappen's every word is heard by millions worldwide, but this will not impact his approach to racing.

"In other sports, athletes may say things without a microphone attached to their mouths," Verstappen noted.

"In our sport, communication with the pit wall is essential. You have the opportunity to converse. Maybe in other sports, you might swear to yourself about a situation, but there's no microphone. This is just how our sport operates."

Verstappen addressed the criticism regarding his participation in a virtual sim race the night before the Hungarian Grand Prix, emphasizing the importance of such activities in his life. He clarified that there are no upcoming sim races to be concerned about.

Additionally, he asserted his understanding of his capabilities and limitations, citing his three world championships and extensive Formula 1 experience as evidence of his knowledge in making decisions. Verstappen currently leads the championship by 76 points, with 11 races left in the season.