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The ex-Williams racing driver Juan Pablo Montoya has expressed his concerns with Formula 1 being too “biased” towards British drivers.
Issues of favoritism towards drivers racing under British nationality this season were brought to attention following an incident between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen at the Mexican Grand Prix. Verstappen received two 10-second time penalties for separate incidents with Norris during the race. Verstappen insinuated that his “wrong passport” was a factor in the penalties, with his father suggesting that a British race steward showed bias towards certain drivers. Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya agrees with the Verstappen family, noting a perceived bias towards British drivers that makes it difficult for him to enjoy watching F1 races. Montoya also pointed out examples of perceived favoritism in race coverage and penalties, echoing similar sentiments about unequal treatment in the sport. Montoya’s remarks highlight ongoing concerns about fairness and neutrality in Formula 1 and its impact on drivers from diverse backgrounds.
