Max Verstappen was handed a 10 second time penalty for his collision with Lando Norris at the Austrian GP, with the Red Bull star deemed to have caused the crash
F1 legend and steward Johnny Herbert believes Max Verstappen's 10-second penalty was proportionate, despite McLaren claiming he was not punished enough for his collision with Lando Norris.
A furious Norris slammed Verstappen's "dangerous" driving while McLaren team principal Andrea Stella drew parallels between the collision and the 2021 Saudi Arabian GP incident, where Lewis Hamilton crashed into Verstappen's rear shortly after being instructed to let him pass. While some argue Verstappen's punishment was too lenient, Herbert is of the opinion that justice was served.
Herbert, when quizzed on whether a sterner punishment than a 10-second penalty was possible, responded: "That is the hardest one that can be applied under FIA guidelines that we operate under as stewards. McLaren have said it should have been harsher, but that is the game all teams play. This outcome undoubtedly ruffled feathers at Norris' camp and McLaren, especially since the British driver has been hot on Verstappen's heels lately, reports the Express. Stella reflected on the collision, claiming Verstappen's is still driving recklessly, as he did when he was battling Hamilton.
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