Lando Norris believes System 1 title rival Max Verstappen “received what he had coming to him” after his on-track conduct was handled severely by the Mexico Grand Prix stewards.
Because the Pink Bull Racing driver struggled for tempo, he dropped from the lead into the clutches of third-placed Norris and, on lap 10, the Briton made his transfer.
In contrast to within the controversial incident per week prior in Austin, Norris ensured his entrance axle was forward of Verstappen’s on the apex of Flip 4, which means he needed to be given racing room.
Nevertheless, Verstappen drove to the white line, forcing Norris off the monitor. Reducing the grass, the McLaren driver gained a place off the monitor, however was quickly pressured to take avoiding motion when, at Flip 8, Verstappen lunged wildly on Norris, once more forcing each drivers off the monitor and retaking second place.
Max Verstappen, Pink Bull Racing RB20
Photograph by: Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Photographs
For each cases, Verstappen obtained 10-second penalties – the primary for forcing one other driver off the monitor, and the second for leaving the monitor and gaining a bonus.
“I do not suppose I must say a lot,” mentioned Norris. “I believe it is fairly self-explanatory on what occurred.
“I did every part I have been instructed when it comes to what the principles are and the rules and all of these items, but it simply wasn’t to be and, in fact, he received some penalties for that.”
Relating to the lengths he believes Verstappen would go to topple his title problem, Norris added: “I’m going into each race anticipating a troublesome battle with Max.
“It is clear that it would not matter if he wins or second, his solely job is to beat me within the race, and he’ll sacrifice himself to try this, like he did in the present day [Sunday].
“However I need to have good battles with him. I need to have these powerful battles, like I’ve seen him have loads of occasions. However honest ones.
“It is all the time going to be on the road. It is all the time going to be powerful with Max. He is by no means going to make anybody’s life straightforward, particularly mine at this level of the yr. However I believe in the present day was simply… It was not honest, clear racing, and subsequently, I believe he received what he had coming to him.”
Forward of the Qatar Grand Prix, discussions will happen between the FIA, the one seater fee and the Grand Prix Drivers’ Affiliation to debate potential adjustments to tips used as guidelines of engagement.
These will then be mentioned with drivers in Qatar earlier than being applied doubtlessly for that weekend and the season finale in Abu Dhabi.
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