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Max Verstappen and Lando Norris were involved in a late-race collision at the Austrian Grand Prix while fighting for the lead.
Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer criticized Max Verstappen’s driving during the battle against Lando Norris in Austria, highlighting three instances of questionable behavior. Verstappen ended up in fifth place after a puncture forced him to pit, while Norris was eliminated due to damage incurred in the clash. Palmer pointed out Verstappen’s actions of moving under braking, keeping his position by going off track, and making contact with Norris as controversial and not in line with fair racing principles. McLaren team principal Andrea Stella suggested that Verstappen’s aggressive behavior might stem from his past battles with Lewis Hamilton not being reined in. Palmer also drew parallels between Verstappen’s tactics and Norris’ attempts, emphasizing the need for respecting boundaries and leaving space for fair competition in Formula 1.
