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 in regards to the tempo Pink Bull confirmed.
The championship chief obtained two 10s time penalties — one for forcing Lando Norris off observe at Flip 4, after which one other for doing the identical a couple of corners later and gaining an enduring benefit by overtaking the McLaren. Verstappen says his opinion on these incidents shouldn’t be central to his present considerations, after ending sixth and being unable to shut in on the Ferrari, McLaren or Mercedes forward.
“Actually, 20s is quite a bit, however I’m not going to cry about it, and I’m not gong to share my opinion,” Verstappen mentioned. “The largest downside I’ve is at the moment was a nasty day by way of race tempo; that was fairly clear once more on the mediums and arduous 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 downside. The issue is that we’re too gradual and that’s why I’m being put in these positions. That’s my downside.
“To get again to sixth was alright, however I couldn’t even battle the Mercedes drivers in entrance. I had no grip, was sliding quite a bit, 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 arduous,” he mentioned. “I simply drive how I feel I’ve to drive. Final week that was alright, this week a 20s penalty. It’s what it’s; life goes on .”
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 staff is getting on prime of current points with its automobile.
“We’re making an attempt, however I imply, Austin was extra promising, right here a bit extra powerful,” he mentioned. “A bit odd — a couple of extra issues to have a look at. Hopefully Brazil we generally is a bit extra aggressive.
“Nonetheless, 47 factors.”
