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Max Verstappen is not best pleased about being called before the stewards at the Qatar Grand Prix, something that could see him stripped of his first pole position since the Austrian Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen expressed his lack of enthusiasm about being called to the stewards at the Qatar Grand Prix due to the near-miss incident with George Russell during qualifying. The incident occurred when they were securing the front row at the Lusail International Circuit. Verstappen was accused of driving too slowly during his final preparation lap, resulting in the stewards summoning him. The potential grid penalty could grant pole position to Russell. Verstappen defended his actions, stating that he was following standard procedures. He questioned the necessity of facing the FIA officials for his actions in the situation. The incident is under scrutiny, especially due to the risk of contact between Verstappen and Russell, which sets it apart from other similar occurrences at the Qatar Grand Prix.
