Max Verstappen Hit with Double Penalties and FIA Points as Rivalry with Lando Norris Heats Up…
Red Bull’s star driver Max Verstappen is facing a challenging stretch, with recent penalties and increasing scrutiny over his on-track clashes. Following an intense battle with McLaren’s Lando Norris at the Mexican Grand Prix, Verstappen received two separate penalties totaling 20 seconds and had two points added to his super license. This brings him closer to a potential race ban, with a total of six points on his license, halfway to the 12-point limit that triggers a one-race suspension.
Despite the setbacks, Verstappen joked about aiming for a “30-second penalty next time” and humorously quipped he had time to enjoy a Red Bull during his penalty stop. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner defended Verstappen, presenting GPS data to argue the move was within the “laws of physics.” However, some pundits, like Martin Brundle, labeled Verstappen’s maneuver as “plain dangerous”.
For fans following Verstappen’s pursuit of his fourth consecutive title, these controversies add extra intrigue to the final races of the season.
