Damon Hill on Verstappen

Max Verstappen faced significant criticism for his aggressive driving style during the Mexico Grand Prix, where he received two 10-second penalties for forcing rival Lando Norris off the track. Former champion Damon Hill likened Verstappen's tactics to those of the cartoon villain Dick Dastardly, emphasizing that racing should not resemble a demolition derby. Norris described Verstappen's actions as 'dangerous', and McLaren's CEO called them 'ridiculous', adding that enough is enough. Despite the backlash, Verstappen defended his approach, asserting that he knows what he is doing after ten years in Formula 1. With four races left in the season, Verstappen leads Norris by 47 points, but the controversy over his driving tactics looms large. Hill criticized the absence of accountability from Verstappen's team, suggesting they should help shape a more sportsmanlike attitude.