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Verstappen surprised by Leclerc penalty at Mexico Grand Prix

Verstappen surprised by Leclerc penalty at Mexico Grand Prix
Championships & Races · 19:58:21 - Tuesday, 3 November 2026

Max Verstappen expressed surprise at the penalty handed to Charles Leclerc during the Mexico Grand Prix on November 2, 2026. The Dutch driver, speaking after the race, said he did not expect the stewards to penalize the Ferrari driver for the incident.

The penalty dropped Leclerc down the order, altering the race outcome. Verstappen's comments highlight the ongoing debate over stewarding consistency in Formula 1.

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