'It's Crazy': Verstappen Dismisses Speculations About His Tactics In Norris US GP Battle

Max Verstappen responded to speculations suggesting he was never even trying to make the corner during the controversial battle with Lando Norris.

Speaking to the media ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix (which comes just a week after the 2024 United States Grand Prix), both Max Verstappen and Lando Norris were confronted with many questions about their controversial battle.

The McLaren Racing driver, who received a five-penalty that lost him valuable points in the Championship, suggested that he still doesn't agree with the stewards' verdict, even after a more careful review with his F1 team.

The main point that the stewards presented as a reason for his penalty was that he was not ahead at the apex and then overtook the track.

However, Norris argued that, first of all, he was more than a car length ahead before the braking zone, which meant he was no longer the one attacking. Hence, he gained no position by overtaking off the track.

And then, second of all, the 24-year-old believed he would have been ahead at the apex if Verstappen hadn't deliberately braked too late.

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The triple World Champion, however, defended himself when speaking to the media in Mexico City, suggesting he always attempts to make the corner and stay within the white lines:

Max Verstappen added that he ultimately didn't have the pace that he thought and hoped he would have during the 2024 United States Grand Prix weekend, which is what made everything so much harder for him.

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