FIA Announce Penalty Verdict for Max Verstappen Following Car C… read more
Following a tense moment between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris during Free Practice 2 at the Austrian Grand Prix, the FIA has officially announced its verdict—no penalty will be issued to the Red Bull driver.
The incident, which saw Norris attempt an aggressive move up the inside, prompted a fiery radio response from Verstappen: “What the hell?” Despite the close call, the FIA stewards determined that no formal investigation was necessary.
Instead of punishing Verstappen, FIA Race Director Rui Marques has moved swiftly to revise the event notes. Updated qualifying rules now require any driver on a slow lap to keep clearly to the right between Turns 1 and 3, ensuring safe passage for faster cars.
This decision comes amid rising tension at the front of the grid, but for now, Verstappen avoids further scrutiny—and a potential penalty ahead of Sunday’s race.
