At just 22, Carson Hocevar’s aggressive racing style is turning heads—and not always in a good way. Facing criticism from many quarters, he finds an unexpected ally in Kurt Busch, who understands the challenges of being an over-aggressive driver in NASCAR.

As scrutiny mounts over Max Verstappen’s performance in the fifth race of the season, questions arise about whether Red Bull Racing is amplifying the issue. Is the team making a mountain out of a molehill?