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Max Verstappen and Helmut Marko have explained Red Bull’s stance on whether it will protest the Dutchman’s penalty at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Red Bull has decided not to challenge the penalty given to Max Verstappen by the stewards at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Concerns arose when Verstappen was penalized for leaving the track to hold off Oscar Piastri at the first corner. Despite the contentious nature of the penalty, Red Bull will not dispute the decision. Team principal Helmut Marko cited the lack of new evidence as the reason for their decision. Verstappen also confirmed his lack of interest in protesting, focusing instead on moving forward. After the race, he gave brief responses in interviews regarding the penalty.