Explaining Verstappen’s driving style compared to previous champions, Johansson said:
Senna and Schumacher were both known to engage in hard racing and had a reputation for being ruthless towards their opponents. Johannson, however, believes the Dutchman might have outdone the two champions in the rules of engagement on track. The Swede is also of the opinion that the new world champion still has a long way to go in comparison.
The critical point in Max Verstappen’s driving style is the “no yielding” policy when he has gone wheel-to-wheel with his opponents. This has led to his driving style often being categorized in the gray areas between hard racing and dirty driving.
Former F1 driver believes Max Verstappen-like controversial incidents can be avoided in future
The large tarmac run-off area in Brazil excused Max Verstappen from a penalty by the stewards, whereas if it were a gravel run-off area the lap 48 incident would have caused serious damage and incurred a penalty. Former McLaren driver Stefan Johansson, however, believes changing track layouts and reducing run-off areas could define penalties or provide a framework for restructuring the rules of engagement on track.
Suggesting improvements to avoid controversial incidents like Max Verstappen’s, Johansson said:
With inconsistent stewarding throughout the 2021 season, the F1 and FIA are under immense pressure to define the rules of engagement and racing standards for the 2022 season.
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