[Antilochos]

Much as I am a fan of his driving, I really do wish Max would just shut up and do his talking on the track.

https://www.planetf1.com/news/verstappen...title-tilt

I don't know if the guy is insecure or what? But none of the other title contenders seem to feel the need to big themselves up like he seems to be doing. Of course, it could just be the media stirring but if he is saying these things then I reckon someone close to him should have a quiet word. It is starting to irritate.

Well, I never liked Verstappen before as a personality, but last year started to become a bit more mature.

I don't see a lot he is doing wrong lately, also not in the "interview"  you linked. The media keeps asking him these questions and Verstappen is just not the guy that goes for false modesty. Not completely my cup of tea, but I like this a lot better than Hamilton who does have that terrible false modesty that makes him look like a giant douchebag (my personal opinion that is).

That it is a bit much of the Verstappen champion material discussion lately I agree, but that is more the media's fault. They love Verstappen and keep promoting him as the next champion. Look how they made Hamilton and Vettel say it as well about Verstappen and now quoting those guys in this Verstappen piece. I'm sure I saw these same quotes elsewhere already.