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Martin Brundle believes Max Verstappen escaped a clear penalty in F1’s Mexico City GP as he proposed a solution to clamp down on corner-cutting.
Martin Brundle criticized the decision not to penalize Max Verstappen for corner-cutting at the start of the Mexico City Grand Prix, suggesting a stricter approach to deter such actions. Brundle felt Verstappen should have received a penalty for not making a legitimate effort at the first few corners. He emphasized that Verstappen exploited the grass run-off to his advantage, while Charles Leclerc also escaped punishment. Brundle proposed a stronger deterrent, such as a drive-through penalty, to prevent similar incidents in the future. Despite Verstappen defending his actions due to bottoming out on the kerb, Brundle and other drivers expressed frustration at the lenient officiating. The debate over corner-cutting in the Mexico GP highlighted the need for clearer regulations and consistent enforcement in Formula 1.
