Max Verstappen picked up a spate of penalty factors within the ultimate races of final season, however says the looming risk of a ban gained’t lead him to alter his method.
The Pink Bull driver is on eight penalty factors. He’ll obtain an automated race ban if he reaches 12, and won’t have any factors faraway from his licence till the British Grand Prix in July.
Pink Bull motorsport marketing consultant Helmut Marko admitted final month Verstappen will “want to start out being cautious” with a purpose to keep away from a ban. However the four-times world champion doesn’t intend to.
“I gained’t change my driving model due to that,” Verstappen instructed Blick. “I do know after I’ve gone too far.
“Like on the finale in Abu Dhabi after I attacked Piastri initially. I had no downside apologising to [him] after the race.”
Verstappen’s collision with Piastri earned him his most up-to-date two penalty factors. It was the fourth time within the final 5 occasions of 2024 that he picked up penalty factors.
He was incensed by the penalty he acquired after qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix final 12 months, the place the stewards dominated he delayed George Russell. Nevertheless, Verstappen rebounded the next day to say his ninth victory of the season.
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Verstappen stated it solely takes him “one night time” to place such a setback behind him, “as a result of there’s no level in carrying your anger into the subsequent day.”
“Should you spur my ambition, issues can get going,” he added.
“We may focus on a few of the penalties and the factors for hours. Now, like Alonso, I have already got eight penalty factors. However I’m [not] going to alter my driving model.”
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