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Carlos Sainz was unhappy with Max Verstappen’s aggressive racing at the Miami Grand Prix
Carlos Sainz criticized Max Verstappen’s aggressive overtake during the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, calling it “borderline” and expressing frustration over being pushed off track on the first lap.
Despite the incident, Sainz managed to lead home team-mate Alex Albon for a Williams double points finish, while Verstappen finished the race in fifth position.
Sainz further commented on the aggressive driving of some competitors, stating his disappointment with the hard racing and questioning why some drivers seemed intent on causing crashes.
While acknowledging the competitiveness of the sport, Sainz maintained that Verstappen’s move was on the edge of acceptability, especially considering the midfield dynamics and the potential consequences of such maneuvers.
Verstappen faced scrutiny from race stewards and received a five-second penalty for crossing the white line at pit exit, although this penalty did not impact his final finishing position of fifth.
