Max Verstappen Hits Back At Formula One As He Feels F1 Has Become Over-Policed

The story of Max Verstappen and FIA being at odds with each other is a constant in Formula One. The Red Bull driver is currently involved in a Championship battle with McLaren's Lando Norris and both drivers have been pulling out all of the stops to get one each other. Max Verstappen currently leads the Drivers Championship and is trying to defend his lead against a much faster Lando Norris. Max Verstappen was given a penalty in the Mexican Grand Prix and clapped back at the FIA. 

Max Verstappen Claps Back At The FIA, Calls F1 Over-Policed 

Verstappen said in Mexico that F1 has become over-policed. Upon his arrival in Brazil, he said he didn’t care about critics of his aggressive style. Though he and Norris claim to have a respectful relationship, another showdown is expected between the two in Sunday’s race. The McLarens are expected to have an upper hand.

Verstappen won twice at the 84-year-old Interlagos circuit, including last year’s race, in which Norris finished second.

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The Dutchman hasn’t won in 10 races. Verstappen’s last victory came in Spain in June — after a stretch of seven wins in the first 10 races.

“We want to do well, but of course it also needs to be possible. We still have a good lead,” Verstappen said Thursday. “I just try to enjoy the moment, try to just always optimize the performance.”

Norris Having His Own Set Of Problems 

The earliest the title could be won by Verstappen is in Las Vegas on Nov. 24. For Norris to have a chance, he will likely have to take the title fight to the December finale in Abu Dhabi. 

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Norris’ bid for the drivers’ title is a tough one, but McLaren has a better chance at dethroning Red Bull for the constructors’ championship. Ferrari jumped ahead of Red Bull for second in the standings after Carlos Sainz Jr.'s win in Mexico.

Red Bull, which won the last two constructors’ titles, is now third.

Another challenge that is expected to affect everyone at Interlagos is new asphalt. Drivers of various teams said Thursday they are unsure what impact that change will have on their performance. 

(With AP Inputs)