Penalty for pushing off Leclerc in F1 Las Vegas GP “probably the right call”

Verstappen started alongside polesitter Leclerc on the front row and ducked down the inside of the left-hand Turn 1 to grab the lead.

But, as grip was extremely limited on the brand-new surface, as evidenced by Fernando Alonso spinning off behind them and other drivers also making contact, Verstappen went deep into the run-off area, taking Leclerc with him.

Verstappen kept his lead while the stewards investigated the incident, and the Red Bull…