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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen played coy after suffering 20 seconds’ worth of penalties for running McLaren’s Lando Norris off of the circuit in the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen received a 20-second penalty during the Mexico Grand Prix for forcing Lando Norris off the circuit at Turn 4 and Turn 8, leading to his drop to sixth place in the race. Verstappen’s aggressive driving style, which went unpunished in the previous Austin race, was scrutinized after these incidents. Despite the penalties, Verstappen remained composed, stating he won’t dwell on the issue and that the real problem is the lack of speed. Verstappen’s penalties in Mexico highlighted ongoing discussions about racing guidelines and rules of engagement in Formula 1. The Dutch driver, who leads Norris in the Drivers’ standings, expressed his intent to drive within the rules but maintained his determination to race aggressively, hinting at potential similar incidents in the future races.
