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The 2024 Formula 1 season has been ablaze with one of the fiercest on-track rivalries in recent memory, as Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have repeatedly gone head-to-head in high-stakes battles. While the championship takes a brief hiatus, this intense competition is still sparking conversations, especially with former F1 driver Karun Chandhok offering insights into Verstappen’s razor-sharp racing instincts.
The Red Bull driver’s bold style has earned both admiration and criticism. While both Verstappen and Norris have faced penalties this year, Chandhok argues that Verstappen has mastered the art of pushing boundaries within the rulebook. “Even in the wheel-to-wheel with Lando, he knew the rules,” Chandhok commented. “At 320 kilometers an hour, he’s thinking of scenarios, showing he’s obviously very intelligent.”
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One of the season’s defining moments came at the Mexican Grand Prix, where Verstappen received a 20-second penalty for his aggressive tactics. Yet despite moments like these, Verstappen has largely avoided severe penalties, a testament to his disciplined understanding of the rules—especially against his primary title rival, Norris.