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Red Bull has argued the clashes Max Verstappen was penalised for in F1’s Mexico Grand Prix weren’t identical to past incidents where he’s avoided sanctions.
Max Verstappen’s race in Mexico faced setbacks due to two incidents involving Lando Norris, resulting in separate 10-second penalties for the Dutch driver.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner criticized the penalties, questioning the consistency in applying racing rules, especially in close battles.
Horner emphasized the importance of clarifying rules for wheel-to-wheel racing to avoid confusion among drivers and maintain fair competition on track.
Verstappen’s aggressive driving style has sparked debates on penalty decisions, with the FIA now looking to revise racing guidelines following discussions among drivers.
Despite the controversies, Horner expressed confidence in Verstappen’s ability to push the limits within the regulations while urging for constructive dialogue to avoid overregulation in Formula 1.
