F1 updates: Max Verstappen spoke his mind as usual demands F1 rule change as Las Vegas GP penalty handed out
Max Verstappen has called for F1 rules to be changed after receiving a penalty at the Las Vegas GP.
When Max Verstappen was asked about rival Carlos Sainz’s heavy grid penalty during the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the Ferrari driver responded as usual.
Max Verstappen has called for changes to Formula 1 rules after Carlos Sainz received a heavy penalty at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
The Spaniard led Ferrari to 1-2 places in qualifying, with the Pole finishing second behind Charles Leclerc.
But Sainz is no place to start the race when the lights go out.
Instead, he will have to pay a fine of 10 stone for using more energy in the car than his annual allowance.
This was actually necessary after he caused major damage to his car.
But it was a tough pill to swallow for Sainz, because it wasn’t his or the team’s fault.
The empty drain cover was pulled from the ground and hit the car, which the driver narrowly avoided.
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Ferrari asked its crew to waive the usual fines for extra engine parts. And they studied the rules to accommodate this request, but finally concluded that there was nothing in the rules that allowed for mercy.
Verstappen, who always likes to speak his mind, believes he was harsh on his rivals. Asked about it after his selection, the Dutchman told reporters: “For that to happen, we have to change the rules.
If you pass out and have a big crash, you can lose engine parts, fuel, things like that.
“First of all, we need to consider this situation and make changes.
Besides, I don’t think the teams should have any say in such matters.
Because of course they’re going to vote against it.”
The Las Vegas Strip has been transformed into a Formula 1 circuit for special action-packed weekends until the 2023 season.
