Max Verstappen critiques Ferrari’s driver strategy after Mexico Grand Prix

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Max Verstappen critiques Ferrari’s driver strategy after Mexico Grand Prix
Summary

Max Verstappen commented on Ferrari’s decision to let Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc race freely after his recent victory at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Verstappen believes that their on-track battle allowed him to secure the win at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. He expressed that if he were the team principal of Ferrari, he would not have two number one drivers competing against each other, suggesting this could negate team success. The dynamics between Hamilton and Leclerc during the opening lap were pivotal to the race outcome, emphasizing the need for strategy in competitive environments.

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  • •Verstappen won the Mexico City Grand Prix.
  • •He criticized Ferrari for allowing free racing between their drivers.
  • •Hamilton and Leclerc battled on the opening lap.
  • •Verstappen stated he wouldn't have two number one drivers.
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Following his impressive win at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Max Verstappen said he would never put two number one drivers together if he were a team principal of Ferrari. He believes the battle between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc gifted him the win in Mexico. The Ferrari pair fought hard on the opening lap at the Mexico City Grand Prix, and Verstappen took advantage of the clash ...Keep reading

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