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Max Verstappen received a lot of criticism for his driving style in Mexico and the Dutchman has now responded to the comments directed at him.
Max Verstappen defended his driving style against criticism after being penalized in Mexico City for incidents with Lando Norris, pushing back at ex-F1 drivers like Martin Brundle and Damon Hill. Verstappen’s father, Jos, accused the stewards of bias, while Johnny Herbert suggested Verstappen was deliberately hindering Norris’ title hopes. Verstappen dismissed the criticism, highlighting the lack of titles held by his critics and emphasizing individual differences in reasoning. He denied any internal team discussions about his tactics, focusing on areas where improvement is needed. Verstappen also addressed perceived bias in critiques, attributing it to his nationality and stating that last year’s success may have silenced his detractors temporarily.
