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Red Bull explain ‘difficult’ Max Verstappen instruction after major Lando Norris flashpoint
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies explained the challenging decision to have Max Verstappen relinquish the lead to Lando Norris during the Italian Grand Prix.
Verstappen initially kept the lead after cutting across the run-off area at Turn 1 while Norris stayed on track, prompting the team to instruct Verstappen to give the position back.
Despite complying and allowing Norris to overtake on Lap 2, Verstappen aggressively reclaimed the lead on Lap 4, securing a victory at Monza.
Mekies emphasized the importance of returning the position to Norris to avoid potential penalties, praising Verstappen for his ability to retake the lead.
The team’s strategy paid off as Verstappen’s aggressive move ultimately secured their win and eased any concerns about the decision.
