McLaren urge F1 chiefs to punish Max Verstappen over Lando Norris incident

07/01/2024 06:54 AM

• Andrea Stella unhappy with world champion's driving
• Norris and Verstappen collided during the Austrian GP

The McLaren team principal, Andrea Stella, has urged the FIA to take action against the Formula One world champion, Max Verstappen. McLaren's Lando Norris was forced to retire from the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday as a consequence of being hit by Verstappen during a controversial and aggressive battle in the final third of the race.

At the Red Bull Ring, Norris and Verstappen had vied for the lead for 12 laps, with Norris repeatedly attempting to pass the Dutchman, until they clashed on lap 64 of 71 with both suffering punctures. Norris's car was damaged to the extent it could go no further, while Verstappen finished fifth, after the stewards deemed him responsible and gave him a 10-second penalty. Mercedes's George Russell went on to win.