Formula 1 drivers gave a mix of views on the collision between Max Verstappen and Esteban Ocon in the Brazilian Grand Prix and its aftermath.
Max Verstappen articles archive
Verstappen: No regrets over altercation with Ocon
2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen says he doesn’t regret his behaviour towards Esteban Ocon after the Brazilian Grand Prix despite being sanctioned by the FIA.
Verstappen needs to lose “raw edges” to become champion – Wolff
2018 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen will be a Formula 1 championship contender once he loses his “raw edges”, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff believes.
Verstappen’s ruined masterpiece becomes Hamilton’s latest triumph
2018 Brazilian Grand Prix review
Posted onMax Verstappen passed both Ferraris and both Mercedes but a lap 44 clash with Esteban Ocon handed Lewis Hamilton his 10th win of 2018.
Why Verstappen should have been banned for shoving Ocon
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Posted onThe FIA failed to put a check on Max Verstappen’s worsening behaviour with their gutless response to his altercation with Esteban Ocon in Brazil.
Ocon shouldn’t have been “fighting” Verstappen – Whiting
2018 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onFIA race director Charlie Whiting says it was “wholly unacceptable” that Esteban Ocon tried to “fight” his way past Max Verstappen when the pair collided.
Ocon had “nothing to gain” in Verstappen clash – Steiner
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ocon had “nothing to gain” in Verstappen clash – Steiner • Grosjean’s damage cost him ‘one second per lap’ • Bottas explains tyre struggles
Hamilton: Verstappen should have left room for Ocon
2018 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton believes Esteban Ocon was not wholly to blame for his collision with Max Verstappen, saying it would have been “simple” for the Red Bull driver to leave him room.
Verstappen given public service order for shoving Ocon after race
2018 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen has been told to perform two days of public service for making physical contact with Esteban Ocon.
Verstappen rejects criticism over shoving Ocon: “I don’t care. I’m a winner”
2018 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen says he doesn’t expect to receive a penalty after being filmed shoving Esteban Ocon three times after their collision in the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Ocon calls on FIA to act against “violent” Verstappen
2018 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onEsteban Ocon has urged the FIA to take action against Max Verstappen following an altercation between the pair in the pits at Interlagos.
Ocon given three penalty points for Verstappen collision
2018 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onEsteban Ocon has been given three penalty points on his licence for his collision with Max Verstappen in the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Hamilton takes Brazil win as Ocon clash costs Verstappen victory
2018 Brazilian Grand Prix summary
Posted onLewis Hamilton scored his 10th victory of 2018 and secured the constructors’ championship for Mercedes in a dramatic Brazilian Grand Prix.
Verstappen quickest as one-tenth covers top three teams
2018 Brazilian Grand Prix first practice
Posted onRomain GrosjeanMax Verstappen led a close first practice session at Interlagos where the top three teams were covered by less than a tenth of a second.
Verstappen rules out repeat of Mexico win in Brazil
2018 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onMexican Grand Prix winner Max Verstappen says Red Bull are unlikely to be contenders for victory again in Brazil this weekend because of their engine’s performance deficit.
Verstappen breaks record for most wins without a pole
2018 Mexican Grand Prix stats and facts
Posted onWith the fifth win of his Formula 1 career, Max Verstappen has set a new record for having won the most races without ever having started from pole position.
Why Renault’s power unit frustrates ‘Vettel-like’ Verstappen more than Ricciardo
2018 Mexican Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen’s similar driving style to Sebastian Vettel is why he he is more frustrated by Renault’s power unit than Daniel Ricciardo, according to Christian Horner.
Verstappen’s win, Hamilton’s title in tyre-dominated Mexican GP
2018 Mexican Grand Prix review
Posted onIn a repeat of last year’s Mexican Grand Prix, Max Verstappen controlled proceedings while Lewis Hamilton did what he needed to seal the world championship.
Repeat of Verstappen’s clutch failure on Ricciardo’s car cost Red Bull a one-two
2018 Mexican Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull lost a potential one-two in the Mexican Grand Prix because Daniel Ricciardo suffered a similar failure to the clutch problem which hit Max Verstappen’s car during Friday practice,
Verstappen lost sleep over qualifying defeat before Mexican GP win – Horner
2018 Mexican Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen had just three hours’ sleep the night before his Mexican Grand Prix victory, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner revealed.