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Max Verstappen cruised to a 58th career race win at the Chinese Grand Prix but admitted there was an element to the event that made it “less fun” for fans.
Max Verstappen expressed his dissatisfaction regarding the two safety car interruptions during the Chinese Grand Prix, stating that they made the race less enjoyable. The first safety car was deployed after Valtteri Bottas’ car stopped on track due to a drivetrain issue. This led to incidents involving Lance Stroll and Daniel Ricciardo, as well as Yuki Tsunoda and Kevin Magnussen. Verstappen criticized the long delays in clearing the track and returning to racing conditions, impacting the flow of the race. Several drivers, such as Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc, capitalized on the safety car period by pitting and adopting a one-stop strategy until the end. Verstappen believed that the safety car interventions limited the potential for diverse strategies, resulting in a more predictable race outcome. He lamented the missed opportunity for a thrilling and unpredictable conclusion due to the lack of varied strategies among the competitors.
