Max Verstappen ignores McLaren complaints after American podium

The Dutchman was able to edge further ahead of Lando Norris in the title race.

IGNORING MCLAREN: Red Bull driver Max Verstappen felt the right decision was made. Picture: Eric Gay/AP

Max Verstappen has hit back at McLaren’s criticism of his defensive tactics in Sunday’s US Grand Prix by accusing the British team of “complaining a lot lately”.

Verstappen extended his title lead over Lando Norris to 57 points after the McLaren man was demoted to fourth – one place behind Verstappen – following a five-second penalty for passing his championship rival off the track in the closing stages.