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Max Verstappen Blasts Qatar GP Grid Penalty After Dominant Victory: ‘I Was Provoked’

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
December 4, 2024
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Max Verstappen Blasts Qatar GP Grid Penalty After Dominant Victory: ‘I Was Provoked’

Formula One F1 - Qatar Grand Prix - Lusail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar - December 1, 2024 Red Bull's Max Verstappen car after winning the Qatar Grand Prix REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

Max Verstappen proved yet again why he is a four-time world champion, storming to victory at the Qatar Grand Prix after a controversial penalty saw him demoted from pole position to second on the grid. Despite his success, Verstappen didn’t hold back in his post-race comments, taking aim at the penalty and Mercedes rival George Russell.

From Penalty to Dominance

Verstappen’s penalty came after the stewards deemed he drove unnecessarily slowly during qualifying, forcing Russell to take evasive action. The decision relegated Verstappen to second, with Russell inheriting pole. But Verstappen didn’t stay behind for long, surging past the Mercedes driver into Turn 1 and never looking back.

When asked if the penalty had motivated his aggressive approach, Verstappen was candid:

“I think so. I was extremely set on being in front immediately after the first turn.”

And that he did. Verstappen pulled ahead of Russell and proceeded to lead the race with a commanding pace, eventually securing his ninth victory of the season. The Dutchman was clinical, making a statement that even a grid drop couldn’t derail his dominance.

“A Dry Win Feels Good”

Reflecting on the race, Verstappen expressed relief and satisfaction at winning in dry conditions, something he admitted Red Bull hadn’t achieved on pure merit in a while.

“It was very nice that today was a dry win. It’s been quite a while. It seems like we were finally back in that fight on pure merit.”

With his individual championship secured and nothing left to lose, Verstappen now seems intent on ending the season with a flourish.

“I have nothing to lose anymore, but I still want to try and win.”

The Battle for Second in the Constructors’ Championship

While Verstappen has been dominant on the track, Red Bull finds itself in an unusual position—fighting for second in the constructors’ standings. Ferrari’s consistent performance in recent races has kept them ahead of the Milton Keynes outfit by a slim margin.

Securing second place in the teams’ standings would require Verstappen’s relentless form and a significant turnaround from teammate Sergio Perez, who has struggled to deliver competitive results. With one race left, Verstappen’s focus now shifts to Abu Dhabi, where he hopes to close the season on a high.

“Provoked Max Is the Best Max”

Verstappen’s fiery response to his grid penalty and his dominant drive in Qatar highlight the razor-sharp determination that has defined his career. As F1 heads into its season finale, one thing is clear: Verstappen isn’t just racing to finish—he’s racing to win.

The Abu Dhabi showdown promises to be an intense end to a rollercoaster season, with Verstappen leading the charge to solidify Red Bull’s status as a powerhouse, even amid one of its most challenging years.

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