Formula One world champion Max Verstappen said he will try to keep his off-track commitments in check and focus on his day job as a racer, wary that his title defense might suffer with too many distractions.
The Dutch Red Bull driver is hot property for media, sponsors and fans after his 2021 triumph, and the relaxation of biosecurity protocols could mean more demands on his time.
"Even if there is no COVID for sure I’m not going to do more ... on weekends because I’m there to race, I’m not there to entertain the crowds," he told a small group of reporters on Thursday at Albert Park ahead of Sunday's Australian Grand Prix.