In his own words, Hamilton stated, “No, I don’t think I was singled out. Ultimately, I think it was just poor communication. I don’t think what they had said is exactly what they meant.” He also emphasized the need to maintain a continuous focus on safety in the sport.
On the other hand, Max Verstappen dismissed rumors of a power struggle within the Red Bull team, terming them as “BS” or nonsense. Reports of tension between Christian Horner and Helmut Marko surfaced after the Qatar Grand Prix. Both Horner and Marko had already denied these reports.