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Last time Max Verstappen had a Jeddah Turn 1/stewards’ ruling headache, Jonathan Wheatley handled it for Red Bull. Here are his thoughts on the latest incident
Former Formula 1 sporting director Jonathan Wheatley believes he would have handled Max Verstappen’s incident at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix differently if still in charge. Verstappen received a penalty for gaining an unfair advantage by going off track to stay ahead of Oscar Piastri. Wheatley, now Sauber team principal, suggests Red Bull should have instructed Verstappen to give the position back. He references a similar incident involving Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton in 2021. Wheatley emphasizes the importance of learning from past situations, like Lando Norris’s penalty in 2021. He acknowledges the complexity of racing situations, noting that each incident is unique. Wheatley appreciates the decision-making challenges stewards face and the dynamic nature of overtaking in Formula 1.
