Former Formula 1 driver Nico Rosberg has addressed his tense exchange with Jos Verstappen during the Belgian Grand Prix grid walk.

Rosberg joined Sky Sports F1 presenter and former driver Martin Brundle's grid walk for the race at Spa-Francorchamps last weekend. As he approached Max Verstappen's father on the grid, Rosberg said, "Last year you said [Christian] Horner needs to go because it would destroy the team".

Verstappen quickly shut down the question, stating, "That was last year. It's different. I have nothing to say". The moment went viral on social media, prompting the German to respond during the Sky Sports F1 Show podcast.

“First of all, it's nice to see that people appreciated our entertainment, which is what it's all about, isn't it?" Rosberg explained. "The whole sport.

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