Max Verstappen says he did not opt for a more cautious approach to the start of the Canadian Grand Prix, where he lost a battle for second place with Valtteri Bottas.
Verstappen started well from third on the grid and had the inside line coming into Turn 1, but Bottas defended sternly when he had the ideal position for the next corner. Verstappen eventually backed off and would get no closer to passing Bottas for the rest of the race.
The Dutchman has been the subject of much criticism this year after an incident at each of the opening six races but he insists there was no change in mindset.