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The Pit Straight: Max Verstappen Went Too Far

The long arm of Formula 1 law reached out and grabbed Max Verstappen during Sunday’s (Oct. 27) Mexico City Grand Prix.

Two desperate moves made as the three-time champion attempted to overtake Lando Norris led to Verstappen picking up two separate 10-second time penalties, ending his chances for a podium finish. Norris finished second to Verstappen’s sixth, shaving 10 points off the Dutchman’s championship lead. Many, including the F1 commentary team, called this a valid execution of justice.

Michael Finley and Wyatt Watson return to discuss how these penalties may influence Verstappen going forward, if this sort of policing can be expected in the future and what Verstappen’s erratic driving says about how he’s approaching the championship battle. The pair also share their thoughts on the battle for fifth in the Constructors’ Championship and what Ferrari’s 2024 performance says about some lineup changes coming in 2025.

See also
F1 Review: Carlos Sainz Masterful in Mexico City as Ferrari Wins 2nd Straight Race

“The Pit Straight” is Frontstretch‘s open-wheel racing podcast, available during the racing season weekly on Tuesdays on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and right here on the web.

About the author

Alex is the IndyCar Content Director at Frontstretch, having initially joined as an entry-level contributor in 2021. He also serves as Managing Director of The Asia Cable, a publication focused on the international affairs and politics of the Asia-Pacific region which he co-founded in 2023. With previous experience in China, Japan and Poland, Alex is particularly passionate about the international realm of motorsport and the politics that make the wheels turn - literally - behind the scenes.

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