P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Verstappen: Safety Car deployed at worst possible time
Despite starting from 11th position due to struggles with the car’s performance, Verstappen quickly moved up into the top 10. He opted for a different tire strategy, using the Hard compound during the initial stint while the front-runners went for Medium tires. The timing of the Safety Car period worked against Verstappen, as he had to pit while others were able to change tires and gain an advantage. He dropped down to 14th but managed to recover and finish in fifth place, just behind Charles Leclerc. Verstappen acknowledged that everything went against them in the race, including the Safety Car timing. This result ended his streak of 10 consecutive wins and served as a reminder of the importance of getting all the details right.
Source: Motorsport Week
