P1racenews AI automatic summary:
“I knew they would be a bit more cautious after Silverstone but it also didn’t make sense.”
Max Verstappen expressed concern about potentially losing iconic wet-weather F1 races following a delayed start at the Belgian Grand Prix due to heavy rain.
The race at Spa-Francorchamps began behind the Safety Car and was red-flagged due to poor visibility, despite the rain stopping.
Verstappen criticized the caution of race officials and questioned the delayed start, suggesting a few laps under the Safety Car would have been sufficient.
He emphasized that classic wet races in F1 might be jeopardized by the FIA’s overly cautious approach.
Verstappen’s setup choice with more downforce backfired as the majority of the race was run in dry conditions, ultimately leading to a fourth-place finish.
