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Max Verstappen will be investigated by the Brazilian Grand Prix stewards for a potential infringement during the virtual safety car period in the Formula 1 sprint race
Max Verstappen is under investigation by the Brazilian Grand Prix stewards for a possible infringement during the Formula 1 sprint race virtual safety car period at Interlagos. Verstappen was seen attempting to pass Oscar Piastri near Turn 4 just before the VSC ended and the race went back to green flag conditions. Despite getting close, Verstappen eventually backed out of the move. The stewards are looking into Verstappen’s actions, based on the VSC rules outlined in the sporting regulations. Team boss Christian Horner mentioned that the incident seemed fine, but they await the stewards’ decision before qualifying on Saturday. The guidelines for overtaking under a VSC are advisory and not explicitly clear, but there are rules regarding car positioning and speed limits that must be followed.
