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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says the way Max Verstappen races was never addressed properly by the FIA in 2021, following a controversial battle with Lando Norris in the Austrian Grand Prix…
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes that the FIA did not properly address Max Verstappen’s racing style in 2021, citing a controversial incident with Lando Norris in the Austrian Grand Prix. Stella criticized the lack of honest addressing of such incidents in the past, emphasizing the need for stricter punishments to maintain fair competition on the track. He stressed the importance of reinforcing the rules of on-track competition to prevent escalating conflicts. Stella sees the recent incident as an opportunity for the FIA to tighten and enforce existing rules, ensuring that competitive racing does not lead to dangerous collisions. He expressed disappointment over the lost points and victory opportunity for Norris, underscoring the need for cleaner racing in the future.
