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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has assessed Max Verstappen’s “values” will be shown in how he reacts to the clash with Lando Norris in Formula 1’s Austrian Grand Prix. Verstappen and Norris collided while battling over the lead with seven laps to go at the Red Bull Ring when the Red Bull moved across his rival […]
Verstappen and Norris collided on the Red Bull Ring with seven laps to go, with Norris accusing Verstappen of reckless driving by moving under braking, causing Norris to retire from the race. Norris expressed his disappointment and threatened to lose respect for Verstappen if he failed to take responsibility for the incident. Norris mentioned the possibility of talking to Verstappen to resolve the issue, but emphasized that it was ultimately up to Verstappen to acknowledge his mistake. Despite Verstappen receiving a penalty that did not affect his race outcome, accusations and tensions rose between the two drivers. Raoul Stella, from the Red Bull camp, suggested that a sincere apology from Verstappen to Norris could help mend the situation and preserve their mutual respect. Stella emphasized the importance of professional integrity and hoped that the incident would not harm the relationship between Norris and Verstappen in the long term.
