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Max Verstappen apologises for 'offensive remark' after Felipe Massa warning

Max Verstappen has apologised for a remark he made about Brazilians during the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend, after his comment didn't go down well with fans and some drivers. The Red Bull driver felt Felipe Massa had ruined his qualifying lap by overtaking him during their out-laps. After the session, he was asked about it and replied: 'Well, he's a Brazilian - so there's not much to discuss.' Brazilian fans reacted strongly to the remark, whilst Massa warned the Dutchman face-to-face before the Bahrain race that he should choose his words wisely. 'I told him earlier today, 'Be careful with your words because you will have a Brazilian Grand Prix at the end of year and...
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