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Steward defends Verstappen punishment as Ricciardo offered US GP ‘opportunity’ – RacingNews365 Review
Verstappen’s swearing punishment of community service is defended by FIA steward Johnny Herbert as proportionate and just. Lando Norris is currently 52 points behind Verstappen with 180 points left in the final six rounds, including three sprints, facing criticism for a costly mistake. Daniel Ricciardo has been offered an ‘opportunity’ to be part of the United States Grand Prix, although it may not be the ideal choice for him. Renault intends to cease production of its in-house F1 power unit by 2026, moving Alpine back to customer status after a disappointing season. Renault boss Luca de Meo criticized the team’s poor performance, expressing frustration with their current standing in the F1 constructors’ championship.
