P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen has denied Lando Norris’ claim that he was moving under braking prior to the clash that ruined both drivers’ races in Formula 1’s Austrian Grand Prix. Verstappen appeared to be cruising towards a sixth win at the Red Bull Ring as he opened up a sizeable eight-second advantage over Norris across the opening […]
Verstappen was leading comfortably at the Red Bull Ring, but his tires started to deteriorate in his second stint. A quick pit stop from Red Bull brought Norris right behind him on track. Norris attempted to pass Verstappen multiple times, but they ultimately made contact on Lap 64, leading to punctures for both drivers. Verstappen received a 10-second time penalty for the incident, which he believed was too harsh. Despite the collision, Verstappen doesn’t think it will negatively impact his relationship with Norris. Ultimately, Verstappen finished fifth and extended his championship lead over Norris.
