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Max Verstappen facing FIA investigation over bizarre incident at Hungarian GP
F1 champion Max Verstappen’s controversial action of throwing a towel onto the track during the Hungarian Grand Prix practice session has potentially jeopardized Red Bull’s standing with the FIA.
Verstappen’s decision to discard the towel was questioned by commentators, with concerns raised about the safety implications and the possibility of facing penalties for such a move.
While Verstappen showed some consideration by pulling over to toss the towel, the incident has sparked investigations into Red Bull’s practices and safety measures.
Former Aston Martin engineer Bernie Collins highlighted the risks involved, emphasizing the need for caution in such situations to prevent harm to other drivers and their vehicles.
Verstappen was summoned by race stewards for the incident, which could have led to an unsafe release of the car during the session, potentially putting Red Bull at risk of punishment.
