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Verstappen Exposes Norris for Illegal Move: Dramatic Penalty at Bahrain Grand Prix

David Castro by David Castro
April 13, 2025
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Verstappen Exposes Norris for Illegal Move: Dramatic Penalty at Bahrain Grand Prix

BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - APRIL 13: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on on the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on April 13, 2025 in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202504130761 // Usage for editorial use only //

In a dramatic turn of events at the Bahrain Grand Prix, Max Verstappen once again played the role of detective, this time snitching on Lando Norris for an illegal move during the race. Verstappen, with his eagle eye, spotted Norris’ mistake of positioning his car incorrectly on the grid, leading to a five-second penalty for the McLaren driver.

The qualifying session saw Norris starting in P6, while Verstappen had to settle for P7 on the grid. However, it was during the race that Verstappen’s sharp observation came into play, as he alerted the officials about Norris’ grid box error, ultimately resulting in a penalty for the young driver.

Norris, who had made a strong start and climbed to P3 early in the race, was left frustrated by the penalty, which cost him a potential one-two finish for McLaren. Despite his efforts to recover from the setback, Norris had to settle for a lower position due to the penalty imposed.

In his post-race comments, Norris admitted his mistake and took full responsibility for the grid box mishap. He acknowledged the error and the consequences it had on his race performance, highlighting the challenges he faced throughout the Grand Prix weekend.

Reflecting on his performance, Norris expressed a mix of satisfaction and disappointment, emphasizing the difficulties he encountered while trying to overtake other competitors. He acknowledged the competitive nature of the race and the struggles he faced with the handling of his car.

Overall, the Bahrain Grand Prix provided fans with intense racing action, fueled by the rivalry between Verstappen and Norris. The incident added another chapter to their competition on the track, showcasing the meticulous attention to detail required in Formula 1.

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