All articles tagged with #race incidents
Max Verstappen navigated a chaotic Mexican Grand Prix, including a near crash at the start and a penalty for Hamilton, to secure a podium and stay in the championship hunt, with only 36 points behind the leader with five races remaining.
The Southern 500 NASCAR race was challenging for many playoff drivers due to early crashes, pit stop issues, and on-track collisions, resulting in most finishing outside the top 15 and complicating their chances of advancing in the playoffs.
The FIA has published updated F1 racing guidelines and penalty system to increase transparency, clarifying how stewards judge on-track incidents, with a focus on overtaking rules and race conduct, following calls from drivers and fans for clearer governance.
The FIA has published updated F1 racing guidelines and a penalty system to increase transparency, including new rules on overtaking and incident judgment, amid ongoing debates and driver feedback, notably from George Russell.
Max Verstappen, the reigning F1 champion, has accumulated 11 penalty points over 12 months due to multiple incidents, including collisions and driving infractions, putting him on the verge of a race ban. His infractions include causing collisions with George Russell and Lando Norris, forcing other drivers off track, and gaining advantages under virtual safety cars. Penalties vary from time penalties to penalty points, with some questioning the consistency and precedent of stewards' decisions.
The article criticizes Max Verstappen for repeated deliberate and unsportsmanlike actions on the track, highlighting how F1 authorities have failed to adequately address or penalize his behavior, which poses safety concerns and undermines the sport's integrity.