Max Verstappen has dismissed critics of his current driving in opposition to Method 1 title rival Lando Norris as “annoying” and “biased” forward of this weekend’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Verstappen acquired two separate penalties following a pair of incidents with Norris throughout final weekend’s Mexico Metropolis Grand Prix, which got here per week after the pair had been concerned in one other contentious second of wheel-to-wheel motion at the US Grand Prix.
Purple Bull’s Verstappen, who’s in search of a fourth successive drivers’ title, leads McLaren’s Norris by 47 factors with 4 rounds of the 2024 season remaining.
Requested particularly about feedback made this week by 1996 world champion and Sky Sports activities F1 pundit Damon Hill, Verstappen replied: “I don’t listen to those individuals. I just do my thing.
“I am a three-time world champion. I believe I do know what I am doing.”
Throughout a dramatic tenth lap in Mexico Metropolis, Verstappen ran Norris off the observe because the McLaren tried an overtake across the exterior at Flip 4, however, discovering himself behind, he then tried to dive again up the within a number of corners later in a transfer Norris would describe as “dangerous”.
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Talking on the Sky Sports activities F1 Podcast, Damon Hill reacts to Verstappen’s driving at Mexico Metropolis GP and what needs to be thought-about ‘racing pretty’
Verstappen was given a 10-second penalty for pushing Norris off at Flip 4, and one other for leaving the observe and gaining a bonus as he reclaimed observe place over his rival within the second incident.
Sky Sports activities F1’s Martin Brundle described Verstappen’s second transfer as “shocking”, whereas Hill in contrast the Dutchman’s ways to these of cartoon villain Dick Dastardly and prompt it was the duty of Purple Bull’s bosses to rein their driver in.
Requested to clarify who he does take heed to and settle for recommendation from, Verstappen stated: “Individuals which can be goal and near me. And never simply there to stir.
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Martin Brundle felt Verstappen was fortunate to not get a drive-through penalty for his ‘red-mist second’ in opposition to Norris on the Mexico Metropolis GP
“Some people are just being very annoying, and I know who these people are. I don’t really pay a lot of attention to them anyway. And I think I’ve got to this stage of my career with the right people supporting me and making my own decisions. So, I think I know what I’m doing.”
Requested as soon as extra who his trusted advisors are, Verstappen added: “Good people, with a good heart.
“I do know, that is crucial. Some persons are only a bit biased. I get it, it is advantageous. However it’s not my drawback on the finish of the day. I simply proceed with my life and I hold performing.”
Sky Sports activities F1’s reside Sao Paulo GP schedule
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Look again at a few of the most dramatic moments to have taken place on the Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Friday November 1
2pm: Sao Paulo GP Follow One (session begins at 2.30pm)
4.30pm: Workforce Principals’ Press Convention
6pm: Sao Paulo GP Dash Qualifying (qualifying begins at 6.30pm*)
Saturday November 2
1pm: Sao Paulo GP Dash build-up
2pm: Sao Paulo GP Dash
3.30pm: Ted’s Dash Pocket book
5pm: Sao Paulo Qualifying build-up
6pm: Sao Paulo GP Qualifying
8pm: Ted’s Qualifying Pocket book
Sunday November 3
3.30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: Sao Paulo GP build-up
5pm: THE SAO PAULO GRAND PRIX
7pm: Chequered Flag: Sao Paulo GP response
8pm: Ted’s Pocket book
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