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McLaren and Lando Norris launched blistering attacks on Max Verstappen’s Formula 1 racecraft following his clash with Norris as they battled for Austrian GP victory
McLaren and Lando Norris strongly criticized Max Verstappen’s Formula 1 racecraft after their collision during the Austrian Grand Prix battle. The wheel-to-wheel contact between Verstappen and Norris led to punctures on both cars, with Norris retiring and Verstappen finishing fifth with a time penalty. McLaren’s team principal claimed Verstappen’s driving was similar to incidents from his 2021 title battle with Hamilton and should have been penalized more. Norris expressed disappointment in Verstappen’s racing behavior, stating that the incident ruined his race and destroyed his car. Verstappen initially protested the penalty but later classified the clash as a racing incident, with Red Bull’s principal stating the penalty was harsh. Both drivers had issues with each other’s driving tactics leading up to the incident.
