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Martin Brundle has spoken out on Max Verstappen’s two Mexico City Grand Prix incidents.
Former F1 driver Martin Brundle has warned Max Verstappen about the need to control his aggressive driving and temper his “red mist” moments following two contentious incidents during the Mexico City Grand Prix. Despite a strong start and leading early in the race, Verstappen ended up finishing sixth after incurring two 10-second time penalties and two penalty points due to clashes with Lando Norris. Verstappen’s lead in the F1 driver’s title has been reduced to 47 points over Norris, who finished second in the race. Brundle criticized Verstappen’s conduct, stating that the incidents were “outrageous” and that the Dutch driver needs to rein in his frustrations and aggressive behavior to avoid further penalties and maintain his performance level in the championship. The former driver emphasized the importance of respecting the limits of fair competition and urged Verstappen to avoid unnecessary risks and disputes on the track in future races.