Three-time world champion Max Verstappen secured his 18th victory of 2023 in Las Vegas, beating Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, whose chances were massively compromised by a safety car period. F1Technical's senior writer Balázs Szabó reports on the Nevada F1 race.
Right decision by the stewards. Consistent based on current rules, but it should be more than a 5s penalty
It should be either be giving the place back, a drive through penalty or 10 second stop/go penalty for an overtake
like that depending if it causes the other driver to crash or pick up damage. I guess the 5 second penalty might cost Verstappen during the pit stops if the pit stop isn't slick.