AlphaTauri and Red Bull have entered yet another one of their controversies. The two teams have been making a few headlines lately. However, this time around it may not be looking great for them. At the Singapore qualifications, Max Verstappen was said to get a grid penalty for impeding other drivers.
However, when Verstappen and Tsunoda showed up for the FIA ruling, their team principals never showed up. This caused a ruckus in the F1 community.
Max Verstappen was out on tracks for qualifications. Although he was struggling with the car, the Dutchman caught himself up in another situation. The champion was caught impeding both the Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton, and George Russell during the qualifications.
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Right after, he did it once again with another driver. Yuki Tsunoda too was impeded by Max Verstappen. However, soon Max Verstappen was called in to pass on the verdict but his team bosses were not present. This started talks in the community about the situation.
His case had been reprimanded and he only got a fine for impeding Yuki Tsunoda. This in turn had fans asking why Charles Leclerc was given penalties for running into the gravel but Verstappen was let loose.
He was not only caught for impeding but also stopping in the pit lane for 18 seconds for no reason. This affected the Mercedes drivers who were right behind him. But with no punishment and he let loose, fans have become angrier. The entire situation was planned according to some.
Fans react to Max Verstappen being let off the hook for impeding
Max Verstappen has been dominating the entire season. And while fans have been trying to get used to it, the fans have drawn a line with the recent situation. Max Verstappen was seen smiling as he walked to have a word with the stewards.
His team bosses were not present with him and soon after that, it was declared that Verstappen would not be punished, which left fans angered. Impeding another driver is not allowed at all. Many drivers have been penalized for the same however, Max Verstappen was let go with a fine.
Fans on Twitter reacted to the whole situation saying, “Corruption, plain and simple.”
🚨 | AlphaTauri didn’t show up for the Verstappen-Tsunoda FIA hearing:
“It was noted that the representative of Car 22 chose not to attend the Hearing.”
— formularacers (@formularacers_) September 16, 2023
Another user said, “Lol this is so rigged.”
lol this is so rigged
— Confucius (@ConfuEth) September 16, 2023
And another user joined in to say, “Yea that’s weird rigged ass fake sport.”
Yea that’s weird rigged ass fake sport
— NC_LH44 (@NC_LH44) September 16, 2023
Fans have not been happy with the situation. The way it was handled has fans wondering if it was done purposely. Red Bull has been slow for the entire weekend, however, the same can not be said for AlphaTauri. But with Verstappen let off so easily with just a fine has not sat right with the fans. Nonetheless, Verstappen will be starting his race from 11th.
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