Max Verstappen baffles two F1 icons as Sergio Perez row takes new turn

Max Verstappen has some making up to do with Sergio Perez (Image: GETTY)Max Verstappen has taken on criticism from F1 legends Emerson Fittipaldi and Jacques Villeneuve, who both can’t understand why the Dutchman didn’t just let Sergio Perez through like he was asked. Perez was left furious at the end of the race when Verstappen refused to listen to team orders.The Mexican made his feelings clear about Verstappen on team radio, saying: “It shows who he really is.” Verstappen refused to confirm what his “reasons” were for defying a clear order from Red Bull.It’s been suggested that Verstappen’s decision stems from the Monaco Grand Prix when Perez crashed out in qualifying. There was clearly bad blood from Perez’s side after the race, but Christian Horner now claims the pair have made up and put it behind them.But many feel Verstappen, who had already secured his second world championship, ultimately took an unnecessary selfish decision. ‘I cannot understand Verstappen’s reaction,’ Villeneuve wrote in his column for Formule1.nl.JUST IN: Max Verstappen wins new award just a day after disobeying Red Bull Max Verstappen has some making up to do with Sergio Perez (Image: GETTY)’Why is he bothered about sixth or seventh place? It doesn’t change anything for him. For Perez and the team it does make a difference and he (Perez) has helped him so much in the past.’It was not like Max had to give up a podium spot, as in the case of Sainz and Leclerc.’ Emerson Fittipaldi agreed with the 1997 world champion, insisting he wouldn’t think twice about letting Perez through.DON’T MISSLewis Hamilton had retirement fears after Max Verstappen crashVerstappen physically confronted Ocon for move he tried on HamiltonSergio Perez’s dad gives telling reaction after Brazilian GP