What Verstappen could screw up: He gets rid of losing pole

this time, red bull Filled all the gas without failing in qualifying Max Verstappen I needed to get pole position at the Japanese GP. Max didn’t miss a beat on the final lap, even losing part of the car mid-turn, but he set the fastest time. But he made another mistake that put Paul in danger. Dutch was about to cause a strong and very dangerous accident When Land Norris Q3, in the middle of the tire warm-up lap.

The reigning champion warmed up his tires in the final sector, on the straight before the final chicane. Meanwhile, Norris was sprinting right behind, suddenly surprised by a sudden turn from the very slow Max. Norris used his reflexes to turn and drive his left wheel into the grass at high speed to avoid a collision that would have been very dangerous due to the high speed difference at which both cars collided. .

According to Verstappen, he lost the rear of the machine as a result of accelerating with cold tires rather than intentionally changing direction. “I was going very slowly, so I wanted to accelerate, but the tires were cold and the car flipped over. Luckily nothing happened,” he said as he stepped out of Red Bull.

In addition, Max left some responsibility for the action to Lando, as he accused Norris of wanting to pass him on the warm-up lap. “We were all doing warm-up laps and building a gap. He was trying to pass me before the chicane and was trying to accelerate. His tires were cold so he had to pass me. With a little more respect… everyone is finding their way and no one is trying to overtake before the chicane. Such a problem arises when trying to overtake. ”

Investigation and Discipline

therefore, Max Verstappen and Lando Norris called to testify Suzuka After classification. His failure could cost him pole position, but ultimately the stewards decided to settle the situation with a disciplinary action, the first for Max this year.

If he was licensed for a grid position, red bull He could have lost the pole because of his mistake. Last week, he lost it due to a team failure. Fate wanted Max to understand that everyone, including him, can make mistakes from time to time.