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Verstappen under pressure: Software error causes sprint warning!
Max Verstappen receives a warning in Miami for obstructing sprint qualifying. Discussion about professional race stewards.
Verstappen under pressure: Software error causes sprint warning!
Max Verstappen caused a stir in sprint qualifying at the Miami Grand Prix when he received a warning from the race stewards. According to report by crown Verstappen was criticized for obstructing Lance Stroll. Stroll said that Verstappen was standing in the middle of the track in the last corner, which cost him valuable time. However, the investigation did not exclusively revolve around the alleged obstruction, but also into Verstappen's failure to comply with the prescribed minimum speed.
A software error was the main reason for the confusion: Verstappen was shown incorrect delta times, which led to the controversial situation. Despite the incident, Verstappen started the sprint race in fourth place, while Stroll only finished in 16th place.
Discussion about permanent race stewards
Bin Sulayem emphasizes that the FIA does what it wants with its resources and that financial concerns do not concern the drivers. He also pointed out that it takes time and training to train commissioners to a professional level. A comparison with the Premier League made it clear that it was not possible for the FIA to raise the necessary funds.
An unnamed team boss also spoke up in the discussions. He recommended reassessing the financial realities and emphasized that cooperation between the FIA and Formula 1 Management (FOM) was necessary to find solutions. The team boss believed that both Formula 1 and the teams should be made to pay for changes in the system in order to increase the quality and professionalism of the racing business.