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The latest in our throwback series takes us back to the 2024 Mexican Grand Prix – where Max Verstappen received multiple sanctions from the FIA.
The stewards disagreed and disregarded the previous decision, resulting in Verstappen getting into a physical altercation in Mexico and receiving a penalty. The incident impacted Norris’s championship aspirations, prompting McLaren to challenge the penalty, leading to a review in Mexico. Verstappen’s defensive skills in Austin kept Norris at bay, intensifying their rivalry at Turn 12.
Heading into the 2024 Mexican Grand Prix, debate raged on driving rules and penalties following the Verstappen-Norris clash in the United States. Verstappen’s aggressive maneuvers saw him penalized during a tense battle with Norris, culminating in lost opportunities in both races, with Norris closing the points gap. The post-race fallout saw criticism and comparisons made to fictional antagonists.
Despite the setbacks, Verstappen’s remarkable drive in Brazil ultimately sealed the championship as Norris struggled. The following race in Las Vegas solidified the outcome, and with an upcoming race in Mexico, Verstappen will soon clear his final penalty points. Barring further infractions, he will end the year with significantly fewer penalty points compared to the earlier season incidents.
