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Max Verstappen has claimed that the penalty Lando Norris received for overtaking him outside track limits in the F1 United States Grand Prix was “very clear”.
In the US Grand Prix, Max Verstappen defended his position against Lando Norris, who was on fresher tires, until the Briton managed to overtake him after a close battle. However, Norris was later given a five-second time penalty for gaining an advantage during the overtake. Verstappen expressed his opinion that Norris clearly went outside the white line during the move, stating that such violations have affected him in the past as well. Verstappen also mentioned the challenges of implementing gravel traps at every circuit, as it may not be feasible due to various factors such as safety concerns and costs. The incident between Verstappen and Norris reignited discussions about track limits and penalties in Formula 1, with both drivers offering differing perspectives on the matter.
