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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has denied the claim that Max Verstappen’s clash with Lando Norris in Formula 1’s Austrian Grand Prix derived from unpunished incidents. Verstappen and Norris came to blows at Turn 3 with seven laps remaining as the pair fought over the lead, handing both drivers punctures and ruining their win hopes. Norris […]
Verstappen and Norris collided at Turn 3, resulting in punctures and ending their chance of victory in the race. Norris criticized Verstappen for what he saw as dangerous braking moves, leading to Verstappen receiving a 10-second time penalty from the stewards. McLaren’s Team Principal argued that Verstappen’s aggressive driving style was not new, referencing past battles with Hamilton in 2021. Mercedes’ Wolff dismissed the comparison between past seasons and the current incident. Mercedes is reportedly interested in Verstappen if he decides to leave Red Bull, but Wolff acknowledges the need for Mercedes to improve their performance to compete for wins and attract top drivers like Verstappen. Wolff recognizes that Mercedes must enhance their speed to be able to challenge the front-runners consistently before considering Verstappen as a potential driver.
