P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen was summoned to see the stewards after qualifying ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen has been cleared of a grid penalty for the Canadian Grand Prix following a post-qualifying investigation by the Montreal stewards. Verstappen was suspected of breaching Article 34.8 of the sporting regulations and the race director’s event notes when he paused next to the fast lane before merging into the group during Q2. Despite sharing the same lap time with pole-sitter George Russell, Verstappen ended the session in second place. The stewards explained their decision not to penalize, stating that the team erroneously assumed Verstappen had crossed a specific line, hence the procedure followed during pit lane exit was deemed appropriate. The stewards determined that Verstappen complied with the regulations by blending into the fast lane safely without causing unnecessary obstruction. Therefore, no further action was taken against Verstappen.
