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Check out the biggest stories from the opening day of the 2024 F1 British Grand Prix!
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has confirmed talks with the FIA about Max Verstappen’s possible Driving Standards Guidelines breach during the Austrian Grand Prix. The ongoing controversy centers on the collision between Lando Norris and Verstappen and the events leading up to their race-ending punctures. McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has criticized Red Bull’s conduct, questioning their integrity and claiming a lack of respect. Brown highlighted the team culture that may have influenced Verstappen’s aggressive racing style. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner faced scrutiny over Sergio Perez’s contract situation during a Sky Sports F1 interview following the British Grand Prix practice. Two F1 teams, Red Bull and Aston Martin, were fined for impeding incidents during the British Grand Prix first free practice session. Helmut Marko of Red Bull expressed concern over Lando Norris’s speed, suggesting Red Bull might be three-tenths behind McLaren in performance at the British Grand Prix. Williams team principal James Vowles revealed they have backup plans in case Carlos Sainz rejects a seat with the team, as Sainz has received offers from various other teams.
