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Zak Brown Critiques Max Verstappen's Penalties as Insufficient Following Mexico City Grand Prix

Posted : 28 October 2024

McLaren's team principal, Zak Brown, expressed his approval of the penalties handed to Max Verstappen during the Mexico City Grand Prix, stating that the 20-second penalties were "probably not enough." Verstappen, who has been leading the championship but has not won a race since May, received penalties for aggressive driving, particularly in two incidents with Lando Norris early in the race.

 

These incidents echoed his controversial moves from the previous week’s United States Grand Prix, where he similarly forced Norris off the track.

 

In a race ultimately won by Carlos Sainz of Ferrari, who is set to be replaced by Lewis Hamilton next season, Norris finished second, with Charles Leclerc securing third for Ferrari. Brown remarked on the need for cleaner racing and commended the FIA stewards for their decisive actions.

 

He emphasized the importance of maintaining a fair and competitive environment as the season progresses, reflecting a growing frustration with the aggressive tactics seen on track.

 

Norris also shared his perspective, acknowledging the challenges posed by Verstappen's driving style. He indicated that while he respects Verstappen as a competitor, he found the incidents to be indicative of less-than-clean racing.

 

Despite these challenges, Norris felt he managed to navigate the race well, suggesting that he was prepared for potential clashes. Verstappen had initially started the race from second on the grid, briefly taking the lead before Sainz overtook him, which set the stage for the confrontations with Norris.

 

As a result of the penalties and the race outcomes, Verstappen's lead in the championship was reduced to 47 points. Red Bull's struggles continued as Sergio Perez also received a penalty for a false start and finished in 17th place.

 

Team principal Christian Horner defended Verstappen’s actions, questioning the consistency of the penalties and emphasizing the need for clarity between the drivers and the FIA regarding acceptable racing conduct. Despite the setbacks, Verstappen remained unfazed about his championship lead, expressing confidence in his team's potential to rebound in upcoming races.

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