Max Verstappen's manager has denied reports that the Dutch teenager might be wise to take precautions ahead of the Italian Grand Prix.
After the first-corner clash at Spa, the on-track battles with Kimi Raikkonen and then Sebastian Vettel's post-race comments, Verstappen said that the Ferrari-clad duo should be "ashamed".
"I think he shouldn't tell anyone where he's staying in Monza," Bild newspaper quotes Red Bull team boss Christian Horner as saying.
"There could be a lot of unhappy Italian fans."
Red Bull's other top official, Dr Helmut Marko, said: "I think Max is a red rag to Ferrari. I hope they calm down."
Yet Verstappen's manager Raymond Vermeulen told the same German newspaper: "We don't need to hide.
"We also don't need bodyguards. Max has moved on and we look forward to Monza."
Verstappen's race at Spa last weekend has fired a major controversy, with the F1 paddock split over whether he is reckless or simply good for the sport.
