Max Verstappen says he isn’t going to get overly upset by the penalties he was given within the Mexico Metropolis Grand Prix, however extra concerning the tempo Pink Bull confirmed.
The championship chief acquired two 10s time penalties — one for forcing Lando Norris off monitor at Flip 4, after which one other for doing the identical a number of corners later and gaining a long-lasting benefit by overtaking the McLaren. Verstappen says his opinion on these incidents isn’t central to his present considerations, after ending sixth and being unable to shut in on the Ferrari, McLaren or Mercedes forward.
“Actually, 20s is rather a lot, however I’m not going to cry about it, and I’m not gong to share my opinion,” Verstappen stated. “The most important drawback I’ve is immediately was a foul day when it comes to race tempo; that was fairly clear once more on the mediums and exhausting tires.
“I simply felt that Flip 4 was a bit extra of like query mark, [Turn 8] is what it’s. Actually, these two issues are additionally not my drawback. The issue is that we’re too gradual and that’s why I’m being put in these positions. That’s my drawback.
“To get again to sixth was alright, however I couldn’t even battle the Mercedes drivers in entrance. I had no grip, was sliding rather a lot, couldn’t brake… [It was a] very powerful one.”
Given the previous two races have seen a number of incidents involving each Norris and Verstappen, the Dutchman says he doesn’t see any difficulties between the 2.
“We didn’t contact, so [it was] simply racing exhausting,” he stated. “I simply drive how I believe I’ve to drive. Final week that was alright, this week a 20s penalty. It’s what it’s; life goes on you already know.”
Though he’s involved by the race tempo Pink Bull confirmed — dropping 10 factors to Lando Norris within the drivers’ championship within the course of — Verstappen says there have been indicators that the workforce is getting on prime of latest points with its automobile.
“We’re making an attempt, however I imply, Austin was extra promising, right here a bit extra powerful,” he stated. “A bit odd — a number of extra issues to have a look at. Hopefully Brazil we could be a bit extra aggressive.
“Nonetheless, 47 factors.”
