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Max Verstappen was in trouble with the stewards over the Austrian Grand Prix collision with Lando Norris.
Formula 1 fans believe that race stewards have not penalized Max Verstappen harshly enough throughout his grand prix career. The collision with Lando Norris in Austria, resulting in a 10-second penalty and two penalty points, has raised concerns about Verstappen’s aggressive driving style. McLaren’s Andrea Stella criticized the stewards for not curbing Verstappen’s behavior earlier, referencing past incidents like the 2021 title battle with Lewis Hamilton. Verstappen’s history of aggressive maneuvers, such as blocking Kimi Raikkonen at the 2016 Belgian GP, has also come under scrutiny. Despite fan backlash, Verstappen’s penalties and the stewards’ decisions have sparked debate within the F1 community. The incident has prompted discussions about the need for stricter penalties and enforcement of driving standards in Formula 1.
