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Verstappen Slams Norris’ Yellow Flag Breach at Qatar GP: F1’s Consistency Questioned

Miguel Cunha by Miguel Cunha
December 5, 2024
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Max Verstappen Reveals He Invited Lando Norris to Red Bull due to McLaren Struggles

Oracle Red Bull racing driver Max Verstappen talks to McLaren Racing driver Lando Norris after the sprint race at the Formula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.

Max Verstappen’s dominance at the Qatar Grand Prix didn’t come without controversy, as the Dutch driver clashed with Lando Norris over adherence to yellow flag rules. The incident sparked heated debates, with Verstappen calling for stricter enforcement of F1 regulations to ensure a level playing field.


Yellow flags ignite controversy

The drama unfolded on the main straight, where yellow flags were waved due to debris from a rearview mirror. Verstappen, leading the race, slowed as required. However, he noticed Norris failing to decelerate under the same conditions, allowing the McLaren driver to close the gap.

Frustrated, Verstappen reported the incident to the Red Bull pit wall, prompting stewards to issue a 10-second stop-and-go penalty to Norris. Former F1 driver Jan Lammers defended Verstappen’s actions, arguing that the reigning champion was simply demanding consistency.

“Max wants the rulings to be consistent,” Lammers explained. “He’s following the regulations, while Lando is not. If Norris hadn’t been penalized, and he’d won by a second, it would have been incredibly unjust.”


A hard-fought victory for Verstappen

Despite the penalty handed to Norris, Verstappen’s path to victory was far from easy. The four-time world champion had to fend off a relentless Norris throughout the race, with the McLaren driver pushing his limits to challenge the Red Bull star.

“Max had no reason yet to think, ‘I’ve won this race,’” Lammers added. “He still had to drive hard for it.”

Verstappen ultimately clinched his ninth victory of the season, underscoring his skill and composure under pressure. The win reinforced his position as one of the sport’s all-time greats and gave Red Bull a crucial boost heading into the season finale.


What’s next for Verstappen and Red Bull?

With the controversy behind him, Verstappen now shifts his focus to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The Dutch driver will aim to close out the season on a high note while helping Red Bull secure second place in the Constructors’ Championship standings, currently contested with Scuderia Ferrari.

As the F1 paddock debates the consistency of stewarding decisions, Verstappen’s demand for fairness highlights a broader issue that continues to plague the sport. The Qatar GP serves as a reminder that, in the heat of competition, even the smallest discrepancies in rulings can have monumental consequences.

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