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Max Verstappen was incensed by the handling of Lance Stroll’s crash in Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix qualifying, after Red Bull’s world champion suffered a surprise Q2 elimination.
Max Verstappen expressed frustration at the handling of Lance Stroll’s crash during Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix qualifying, which led to his unexpected elimination in Q2. Due to encountering double waved yellow flags after Stroll’s crash and a delayed red flag, Verstappen was unable to complete his final flying lap, ultimately finishing 12th on the grid. The situation raised questions about the timing of red flags and yellow flags in Formula 1 qualifying sessions. Despite the controversy, race control justified the initial use of double waved yellows for Stroll’s incident as he was initially attempting to rejoin the session. Verstappen’s team boss, Christian Horner, criticized the handling of the situation and argued that an immediate red flag could have benefited Verstappen’s qualifying position. The incident involving Stroll highlighted the complexities and challenges faced in managing on-track incidents in competitive racing environments.
