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Max Verstappen says he doesn’t “understand anything anymore” after he was handed a 10-second penalty for his first lap clash with Oscar Piastri in Formula 1’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Max Verstappen expressed his frustration after receiving a 10-second penalty for colliding with Oscar Piastri in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Verstappen attempted to overtake Piastri on the first lap, leading to contact that sent both drivers spinning. Despite apologizing to Piastri, Verstappen criticized the penalty and suggested a harsher punishment. He acknowledged his mistake but felt a larger penalty was warranted. The incident resulted in Verstappen receiving two penalty points, bringing his total to eight. Verstappen hinted at taking paternity leave if he reaches 12 penalty points, joking about his upcoming fatherhood.
