Stewards explain why Verstappen got a time penalty for Norris crash
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- Corwin Kunst
The stewards were busy at the Austrian Grand Prix. Time penalties were awarded to several drivers, but the most eye-catching was of course the 10-second penalty Max Verstappen received after touching Lando Norris. Why did the stewards think this time penalty was appropriate for the offence?
"Car 1 [Verstappen] was approaching turn 3 with Car 4 [Norris] alongside on his left. Before turning in, the driver of Car 1 moved to the left, causing a collision with Car 4. The Stewards determine that the driver of Car 1 was predominantly at fault and therefore impose the above mentioned penalty in line with precedents."
Verstappen also received two penalty points on his super licence. The Dutchman was at two prior to the Austrian Grand Prix. For 12 penalty points, a Grand Prix suspension will follow.