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Max Verstappen and Lando Norris were involved in a collision at the end of the Austrian Grand Prix, the first flashpoint in their wheel-to-wheel battles this year.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has questioned Christian Horner’s integrity after the incident at the Austrian Grand Prix where Max Verstappen and Lando Norris collided, resulting in Norris retiring from the race. Verstappen received a 10-second penalty but still finished fifth, expanding his championship lead. Stella criticized Horner’s comments that Norris was trying to instigate trouble at Turn 3, emphasizing the importance of integrity in such situations. Stella also pointed out that Verstappen’s defensive actions could have been avoided had the warnings from Norris’ complaints been addressed, highlighting the need for fair racing within the regulations. She commended Verstappen’s driving skills but stressed the importance of allowing opportunities for overtaking on the track.
