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McLaren CEO Zak Brown has slammed senior Red Bull personnel over their response to Max Verstappen’s clash with Lando Norris in Formula 1’s Austrian Grand Prix. Norris and Verstappen collided with seven laps to go when contesting the race lead last weekend when the Red Bull racer moved over on his rival approaching Turn 3. […]
Norris and Verstappen collided with seven laps left, fighting for the lead last weekend when Verstappen moved over on Norris at Turn 3. McLaren’s Andrea Stella criticized Verstappen’s actions, linking them to past unpunished incidents in 2021. However, Norris later retracted calling Verstappen’s racing “reckless” and questioned if a penalty was warranted. Zak Brown supported Stella, feeling the FIA missed an opportunity to address Verstappen’s aggressive driving at Red Bull Ring. Brown emphasized the importance of guiding drivers on regulations and respecting fair play in racing. Red Bull’s reactions post-race, including questioning the penalty, disappointed Brown, who highlighted the need for clear leadership and accountability within teams. Brown expressed that early intervention on regulation compliance could have prevented the collision, signaling the necessity for teams to uphold standards for their drivers on track. In response to a potential discussion with Red Bull’s Christian Horner, Brown deferred, emphasizing that regulatory matters are the responsibility of the FIA.
