Overall, Hamilton’s comments highlight the ongoing debate surrounding Max Verstappen’s aggressive defending tactics and the need for clearer rules and consistency in F1 officiating. As the sport continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how these discussions shape the future of racing and competitiveness on the track.
If I’m not trying to make the corner, I would just go straight off and that’s it. But that’s not what I’m trying to do. I’m always trying to make the corner and I think that’s what I did in Austin.
Verstappen went on to explain that he was focused on trying to stay ahead of Norris and was not intentionally trying to run wide off the track.
It’s racing, you know? We’re all pushing to the limit and sometimes things happen. But I don’t think I did anything wrong in that situation, he added.
The incident between Verstappen and Norris has sparked debate about what constitutes fair overtaking in Formula 1, with many calling for clearer guidelines from the FIA.
As the championship battle heats up between Verstappen and Norris, it will be interesting to see how future on-track battles are adjudicated by the stewards.
But I think it’s important that we have clear and consistent rules to ensure fair competition and safety on track. It’s a tough job for the stewards, but maybe having more permanent officials could help improve consistency in decision making. Ultimately, we as drivers need to work with the FIA to ensure that the rules of engagement in racing are clear and fair for everyone involved.