HUGE PENALTY For VERSTAPPEN After FIA’S EXPOSES New Evidence GOT LEAKED SHOCKING DECISION At BRAZIL!
Max Verstappen’s Formula 1 title campaign faces another hurdle this weekend as he prepares for a likely grid penalty at the Brazilian Grand Prix due to recent engine issues. After being forced to swap engines just before final practice in Mexico due to an air intake circuit leak, Verstappen’s performance suffered, with the Red Bull driver ultimately finishing sixth, his joint-worst result this season. The reigning champion grappled with power shortages, struggling to maintain pace in the high-stakes battle with McLaren rival Lando Norris and race-winner Carlos Sainz.
Red Bull Advisor Helmut Marko acknowledged the potential need for an engine penalty, likely placing Verstappen five spots back on the grid—a challenge he believes may be less severe at Brazil’s overtaking-friendly Interlagos circuit. FIA speed trap data from Mexico revealed Verstappen trailing teammate Sergio Perez by a crucial 2 km/h, further exacerbating his position as Norris closed the championship gap to just 47 points.
A hotly debated encounter in Mexico saw Verstappen hit with two separate 10-second penalties following clashes with Norris at Turns 4 and 7, moments that left him unable to hold his lead. The penalties mark Verstappen’s highest punishment tally this season and raised his FIA penalty points to six, bringing him halfway toward a race ban. Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner defended Verstappen’s maneuver, even citing Norris’s telemetry data to argue the McLaren couldn’t feasibly have held the corner—a claim rejected by both the stewards and critics alike.
The penalties added to Verstappen’s recent woes, pushing Red Bull to reconsider their strategic approach for the season’s final races. Despite frustrations over what Verstappen’s father, Jos Verstappen, described as potential “conflict of interest” among FIA stewards, the Dutchman remains determined to press forward. Noted F1 pundit Martin Brundle called Verstappen’s move on Norris “plain dangerous,” fueling further debate on sportsmanship and competitive fairness.
Verstappen’s track record at Interlagos includes dramatic comebacks, reminiscent of Lewis Hamilton’s 2021 charge from last to first at the Brazilian Grand Prix. If Verstappen’s penalty is confirmed, his grid drop would only impact the main race, with the Sprint unaffected. With just four races left in the season, all eyes are on Verstappen and Norris as they navigate what has become one of F1’s most intense title battles in years. The championship could hinge on Verstappen’s resilience under mounting pressure as he confronts an increasingly narrow points margin in Brazil and beyond
