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criticised ’s F1 technique in Sunday’s as claimed victory at Suzuka.
Pole-sitter Verstappen maintained the net-lead all through the whole 53-lap race, holding off a late cost from McLaren duo and Oscar Piastri.
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Norris and Verstappen virtually collided popping out of their pit-stops on lap 22, whereas PIastri pitted a number of laps earlier.
But 1997 world champion Villeneuve was puzzled by McLaren’s technique, given each their automobiles have been within the combine for the win, and primarily the choice to
Commentating for Sky Sports activities , Villeneuve mentioned on McLaren’s pit-stop technique: “You’re making an attempt to not win, you want a successful angle.
“You have to wish to win, you can not simply be on the defensive.”
“[They were] fully panicking, being afraid of doing what could be proper.”
Sky F1 colleague and ex-driver Anthony Davidson agreed with Villeneuve, saying: “They’ve adopted the plans of Pink Bull.
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“I don’t perceive why at the very least one among them didn’t have free air.”
Mercedes teen Kimi Antonelli led a bit of the race as he pushed his tyres to the restrict earlier than pitting, whereas Norris stayed behind Verstappen all through regardless of the tight incident on pit-exit between the 2 championship protagonists.
It was Verstappen’s fourth win in a row in Suzuka, whereas he lower the hole to Norris on the planet championship to at least one level after three rounds of the 2025 season.
