F1 Team Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner waits on the grid before the Formula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix on October 20, 2024 at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, TX. (Photo by Bob Kupbens/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)(Photo by Bob Kupbens/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Christian Horner believes Max Verstappen will always maintain his aggressive driving style, despite increasing scrutiny. Speaking to media, including Sportskeeda, after the 2024 Mexican GP, the Red Bull Racing CEO emphasized that the sport should avoid over-complicating and over-regulating the rules of engagement on track.
Verstappen’s driving came under the spotlight after controversial moves on Lando Norris in Austin and Mexico. While he escaped a penalty in Austin, the stewards handed him two ten-second penalties in Mexico. Although the Dutchman's tactics often exploit loopholes within the current rules, the resulting controversy has prompted the stewards to revise the regulations, with changes implemented by the Qatar GP. The recent drivers' briefing in Mexico included a detailed discussion on inconsistencies in stewarding and rule enforcement.
