Max Verstappen Receives Penalties at Mexican Grand Prix

Max Verstappen faced significant penalties during the Mexican Grand Prix after two contentious incidents with rival Lando Norris, resulting in two 10-second penalties and an addition of two penalty points to his super-licence. The stewards deemed Verstappen's actions as forcing Norris off the track during their battle for position, leading to a total of 20 seconds added to his race time. Following the race, both Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner and McLaren CEO Zak Brown criticized the penalties, with Brown suggesting they may not be sufficient to address Verstappen's aggressive driving. Despite the penalties, Verstappen remains ahead in the championship standings, though his lead has narrowed to 47 points. The race concluded with Carlos Sainz winning, further intensifying the Constructors' Championship battle between Ferrari and McLaren. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between Verstappen and Norris, with both drivers facing scrutiny for their aggressive racing tactics.