The McLaren driver incurred a five-second time penalty, which meant he surrendered that spot to his title rival. Such a tactic and the ruling from the officials have caused many drivers and teams to voice their displeasure on the regulations and the way it was applied in this instance.
Russell George was invited to comment on the war, while the driver of Mercedes said that Max Verstappen was more ruthless in relation to Lando Norris, which for most likely the case here is because they are both title contenders. He stated in the press including Sportskeeda,
“It was a bit do or die. And I think he’s quite happy to drive in that manner against your title rival – which for me I totally understand
Following this, Max Verstappen has, however, clapped back at such a suggestion. He said,
“At the end of the day he should just speak for himself,”
He added,
“It’s quite impressive that people can read my mind. It’s crazy. I mean, I always tried to make the corner. I didn’t want to look for a shortcut. I don’t even know what to answer to these people.”
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