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Max Verstappen finished second in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, although should he have actually claimed victory?
Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko compared Formula 2 to Max Verstappen’s penalty in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, expressing disagreement with the stewards’ decision. Verstappen cut corners due to being forced off track by Oscar Piastri, resulting in a penalty for leaving the circuit. Marko claimed similar incidents in Formula 2 had gone unpunished with only a warning. He referred to the incident as a “racing incident” where Verstappen’s focus shifted to bringing the car home after the penalty. Believing Verstappen was ahead entering the first corner, Marko emphasized the difficulty of overtaking and the team’s goal of securing second place after the setback.
