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 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 shouldn’t be central to his present considerations, after ending sixth and being unable to shut in on the Ferrari, McLaren or Mercedes forward.
“Truthfully, 20s is loads, however I’m not going to cry about it, and I’m not gong to share my opinion,” Verstappen mentioned. “The most important drawback I’ve is immediately was a nasty 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. Truthfully, 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 combat the Mercedes drivers in entrance. I had no grip, was sliding loads, couldn’t brake… [It was a] very robust 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 mentioned. “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 recognize.”
Though he’s involved by the race tempo Pink Bull confirmed — shedding 10 factors to Lando Norris within the drivers’ championship within the course of — Verstappen says there have been indicators that the group is getting on high of latest points with its automotive.
“We’re attempting, however I imply, Austin was extra promising, right here a bit extra robust,” he mentioned. “A bit odd — a number of extra issues to have a look at. Hopefully Brazil we is usually a bit extra aggressive.
“Nonetheless, 47 factors.”