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Norris criticises ‘inconsistent’ stewards after Verstappen battle – International media reacts
In the United States Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc secured a dominant victory for Ferrari, followed by teammate Carlos Sainz, strengthening Ferrari’s position in the F1 constructors’ championship battle against Red Bull and McLaren. The controversial duel between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, where Norris overtook Verstappen off the circuit resulting in a time penalty, stirred conversations globally. Media outlets worldwide covered reactions to the race, with UK’s The Times focusing on Norris’ frustration with the steward’s decision, while Italy’s La Gazzetta dello Sport praised Ferrari’s impressive performance. L’Equipe in France and De Telegraaf in the Netherlands also discussed Norris’ penalty and Verstappen’s driving behavior. In Germany, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff criticized the stewards’ decision-making process, highlighting inconsistencies in penalties, including one given to driver George Russell.
