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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner insists the United States Grand Prix stewards were correct to quickly reach a decision on the late-race incident between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, calling it a “slam dunk”.
Christian Horner, the Red Bull team principal, expressed his approval of the swift decision made by the United States Grand Prix stewards regarding the incident involving Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. Despite Norris overtaking Verstappen off track and not giving back the position, a five-second time penalty was issued, ultimately affecting the race outcome. The FIA’s quick investigation and decision-making process before the race’s end resulted in Verstappen moving up to third place, causing a significant point swing in the championship battle. Horner defended the immediate penalty call, stating the importance of having the right drivers on the podium. He believed the stewards handled the situation fairly and efficiently. Whether Norris deserved the penalty or not has sparked debate among fans and media, as seen in a recent poll conducted by RacingNews365.
