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The FIA have announced a late demotion for Max Verstappen at the Brazilian Grand Prix following a miserable qualifying for the F1 champion.
The FIA has announced a late demotion for Max Verstappen at the Brazilian Grand Prix due to a poor qualifying session. Verstappen failed to make it out of Q1, leading to changes in his power unit and car setup, resulting in a pit lane start for the Dutch driver. Red Bull violated parc ferme regulations by making multiple changes to Verstappen’s car without approval from the FIA’s technical delegate. Verstappen’s frustrations with the lack of performance in his RB21 were evident in his post-qualifying comments, expressing disappointment with the team’s struggles. Despite the setbacks, Red Bull is hoping the parc ferme adjustments will help Verstappen make a strong comeback in Sunday’s race and keep his championship hopes alive. The incident has caused a stir in the F1 community, with Verstappen’s unexpected struggles leaving fans and pundits puzzled.
