Max Verstappen After the three investigations he was involved in, he left with clean hands Qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix.
The Dutchman was involved in three controversies in Marina Bay; However, after defending himself before the commissioners, not be punished with loss of position on the starting grid.
The Red Bull driver started when he became disabled Lewis Hamilton and George Russell as he decided to stop at the end of the pit lane and didn’t let her go.
“Regarding the approximately 14 seconds that were stopped, the stewards have decided to make an assessment REFERENCE to number 1 driver” as it is the first time he has done so in the 2023 season.
In the end, the race management decided on another one REFERENCE and a fine of 5,000 euros to Red Bull for suspension Yuki Tsunoda; while he was speechless due to disability Logan Sargeant.
This way, Max Verstappen avoids a harsh Sancin and loss of positions on the starting grid of the Singapore Grand Prix, which will have to start from the very back (11) if it wants to claim its thirteenth victory, eleventh in a row, in 2023.
Temporary starting grid for the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix
- Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)
- George Russell (Mercedes)
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- Lando Norris (McLaren)
- Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
- Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
- Esteban Ocon (Alpine)
- Nico Hulkenberg (Haas)
- Liam Lawson (AlphaTauri)
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
- Sergio Prez (Red Bull)
- Alexander Albon (Williams)
- Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri)
- Valtteri Botas (Alfa Romeo)
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- Logan Sargeant (Williams)
- Guanyu Zhou (Alfa Romeo)
- Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
Investigation statement “obstructs” the pit lane
Investigations against Verstappen for blocking Tsunoda
Investigations against Verstappen for blocking Sargeant
