Hamilton ‘laughs’ at Verstappen as Leclerc fears FIA penalty – RacingNews365 Review
Lewis Hamilton had admitted he assumed Max Verstappen was involved in an incident when he saw a “plume of smoke” in the early stages of the Mexico City Grand Prix.
The Dutchman clashed with Lando Norris twice on lap 10 of 71 at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, with the Mercedes driver afforded a good view of the second moment, into Turn 7.
READ MORE: Hamilton laughs at Verstappen over Norris incident
Leclerc fears Verstappen punishment after press conference F-bomb
Charles Leclerc is hoping to avoid joining Max Verstappen in serving a ‘community service’ punishment after swearing in an official FIA press conference.
Verstappen was made an example of by the FIA over the Singapore Grand Prix weekend when he used the f-word during the press conference on Thursday ahead of the race.
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Jos Verstappen questions potential FIA stewards bias against Max
Jos Verstappen has urged the FIA to “take a good look at the composition of the stewards” following son Max’s penalties during the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Three-time F1 champion Verstappen was hit with two 10-second time penalties following separate lap 10 incidents with rival Lando Norris.
READ MORE: Jos Verstappen questions potential FIA stewards bias against Max
Red Bull reveal scale of damage to ‘irrelevant’ Perez
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has explained the “huge” extent of the damage Sergio Perez sustained during the Mexico City Grand Prix.
On lap 18 of 71, the 34-year-old was locked in a fierce on-track battle with the driver touted as a replacement for him at the Milton Keynes team next season, Liam Lawson.
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Russell claims ’19 of 20 drivers’ aligned on F1 rule change
George Russell has claimed “19 of 20 drivers” are aligned on changes needing to be made to F1’s overtaking guidelines.
The rules were once again in the spotlight in the Mexico City Grand Prix after Max Verstappen received two 10-second time penalties and two penalty points for incidents involving title rival Lando Norris.
READ MORE: Russell claims ’19 of 20 drivers’ aligned on F1 rule change
McLaren: Verstappen penalties show ‘authority exists’ in F1
Msx Verstappen’s twin time penalties in the Mexico City Grand Prix show “authority exists” in F1, believes McLaren boss Andrea Stella.
Verstappen was hit by two 10-second time penalties and two penalty points on his superlicence by the stewards for two incidents involving Lando Norris on lap 10 whilst battling over second place.
READ MORE: McLaren: Verstappen penalties show ‘authority exists’ in F1
