Max Verstappen ‘not worried’ about 2024 F1 title despite losing out to Lando Norris in controversial Mexican GP
Max Verstappen made it clear that he wasn't worried about the drivers' championship after losing the Mexican GP to Lando Norris.
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Max Verstappen suffered from a disappointing situation at the Mexican GP. The Dutchman was quick off the start and gained the race lead which was soon overtaken by Carlos Sainz. Subsequently, Verstappen faced a 20-second penalty which dropped him down to P6. However, the 27-year-old isn’t worried about the drivers’ championship fight despite dwindling performances.
Lando Norris and Max Verstappen clashed heads once again as Verstappen was in the wrong this time. The Dutchman was unhappy with the 20-second penalty which made him fall down the pecking order. Verstappen reckoned that the Mexican GP was not a good race for the team overall. However, the championship leader made it clear that this wasn’t a cause for worry for his championship.
This was not a good race for us, and I am not worried (about the drivers championship).
Max Verstappen said during the post-race conference
Verstappen still showcased a great drive and finished P6 despite facing a 20-second penalty. He reckoned that Red Bull needed to keep looking forward and improve in performance. Moreover, the Dutchman hoped to be more competitive at the upcoming Brazilian GP after losing the runner-up spot in the constructors’ standings to Ferrari.
We need to keep going and improve. I hope in Brazil, we can be more competitive.
Max Verstappen added
Verstappen: This was not a good race for us, and I am not worried (about the drivers championship). We need to keep going and improve. I hope in Brazil, we can be more competitive
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Max Verstappen confesses he is not going to ‘make it easy’ for Lando Norris in upcoming races
Lando Norris and Max Verstappen have showcased racing action against one another in the past couple of races. However, speaking upon the on-track antics, the latter reckoned that he was put in these situations due to having the slower chassis. Additionally, the three-time world champion declared that he wouldn’t make it easy for the Briton amidst his championship ambitions.
The problem is when you are slower you are put in those situations. I am not going to make it easy. The race pace was not good. Even with the penalties we could not improve.
Max Verstappen noted
Red Bull would like to put the Mexican GP in the past and start to work hard for the four remaining races. Max Verstappen has still continued to perform well in the season and maintain the championship lead. Hence, the end-of-the-season battle would be extremely interesting at the forefront as Norris continues to close the gap.
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