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Zak Brown Calls Verstappen 'a Bruiser,' Says He Has Crossed the Line

The remarks land heading into Las Vegas with Verstappen 49 points behind Lando Norris.

Overview

  • McLaren CEO Zak Brown told The Telegraph that Max Verstappen can be "too aggressive" and that his "arrogance comes out."
  • Brown said Verstappen has "crossed the line" at times, citing a handful of moves against Lewis Hamilton in Brazil as overly aggressive.
  • RacingNews365 reported the interview and highlighted Brown’s focus on Verstappen when asked about Red Bull’s racing conduct.
  • The outlet invited readers to weigh in with a poll on whether Verstappen remains a "bruiser" or has become a more measured racer.
  • Brown added that many great champions show some arrogance and "get their elbows out," framing the criticism within F1’s competitive norms.