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Max Verstappen has received support from a former McLaren driver over his bizarre Qatar penalty.
Jenson Button criticized the FIA for penalizing Max Verstappen with a one-place grid penalty in the Qatar Grand Prix, despite Verstappen winning the race easily after starting from second. Button was baffled by the penalty, as he believed that Verstappen’s pace was no different than Fernando Alonso’s in front. The incident where Verstappen was penalized for driving too slowly raised questions about consistency in steward decisions, especially since only Verstappen received a grid penalty, while others got reprimands for similar actions. Button suggested that all drivers who drove too slowly should have been penalized equally to send a clear message. The controversy surrounding Verstappen’s penalty in Qatar pointed out the need for more consistent enforcement of rules regarding driving speeds on track.
