The championship battle reached a fever pitch as McLaren’s Lando Norris labeled Red Bull’s Max Verstappen “dangerous” after a series of on-track clashes that earned Verstappen two time penalties. Despite the infractions, the reigning champion finished in sixth place, drawing criticism for aggressive maneuvers that highlighted some of the season’s most contentious moments.
Verstappen heads into the race with a 57-point lead over Norris, who must gain nearly 12 points per race on the Red Bull driver to surpass him in the final five races.
Verstappen, aiming for a record-equalling 10th consecutive win, initially led from pole position. However, he encountered issues early in the race, allowing Sainz to seize the opportunity and challenge for the lead after a compromised second lap.
Istanbul: Lewis Hamilton, who emerged quickest in two practice sessions on Friday, is set to receive a 10-place grid penalty for Sunday’s Turkish Grand Prix as the championship leader has taken a new Mercedes engine at Istanbul Park, the Formula 1 stated on Friday. Hamilton, who holds a two-point lead in the standings having won […]
