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Max Verstappen is fighting an uphill battle in his bid to become a four-time F1 champion but he still has a very healthy lead.
Max Verstappen is determined not to let a challenging day drag him down after receiving two time penalties during the Mexico City Grand Prix. Despite finishing in sixth position, over a minute behind the race winner, Carlos Sainz, Verstappen remains unfazed by the setbacks. Defending his actions on track, Verstappen emphasized that he will not dwell on the penalties, stating that he will continue racing without complaint. While acknowledging the penalties, Verstappen expressed concern about the race pace of his Red Bull car and the team’s performance. Despite the difficulties faced in the Grand Prix and the tightening championship battle, Verstappen remains confident in his ability to bounce back and perform better in the future races.