![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/max-verstappen-entering-cristiano-ronaldo-territory-as-he-returns-to-abu-dhabi/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/crop-20426164.jpg&description=THIS week, Max Verstappen will return to the scene of one of the biggest crimes in F1 history. And he will do so as the bad guy. Max Verstappen caused more controversy in Brazil over the weekendCredit: Getty The Dutchman is threatening to enter Cristiano Ronaldo territoryCredit: PA Not because of what happened at the Abu Dhabi GP 12 months ago, when former FIA Race Director Michael Masi fudged the rules which resulted in the Dutchman winning the title. But because of the petulant and somewhat disgraceful way he defied team orders not to help his teammate, Sergio Perez in São Paulo. Verstappen, who has already wrapped up the title, was told to swap places with his Red Bull teammate to boost the Mexican's chances of finishing second in the championship. Team orders are divisive, but he flatly refused for his reasons while his team boss, Christian Horner, apologised to Perez. Verstappen said: "I have my reasons for that. I think it was good that we finally just sat together and talked about it and just move forward from here. "If we go to Abu Dhabi and he needs support, it is not the end of the world. It is all about who finishes ahead anyway. "If he needs help, I am there. But it is good that we first talked about it now and cleared everything that was there and why I didn't do it." Just 12 months ago, Perez had played his crucial part, to hold up rival Lewis Hamilton in the Abu Dhabi GP, assisting Verstappen to his route to glory. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST NEW CUSTOMER SIGN UP DEALS Verstappen hailed Perez as "a legend" for his part in delaying Hamilton's romp to a record eighth world title - but the cooperation was not reciprocated in Brazil. Instead, his defiance leaves their relationship in tatters and creates a huge problem for Horner. Yes, he has been here before. Remember the Multi 21 saga in 2013 when Sebastian Vettel ignored orders to hold station and overtook team-mate Mark Webber in Malaysia? What happened on Sunday, in my opinion, was much worse. Firstly, unli){kind=link}
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THIS week, Max Verstappen will return to the scene of one of the biggest crimes in F1 history.
And he will do so as the bad guy.
Not because of what happened at the Abu Dhabi GP 12 months ago, when former FIA Race Director Michael Masi fudged the rules which resulted in the Dutchman winning the title.
But because of the petulant and somewhat disgraceful way he defied team orders not to help his teammate, Sergio Perez in São Paulo.