Max Verstappen and his team had just two minutes to complete the remainder of the third free practice after Logan Sargeant’s crash. This was just enough time for a single installation lap and a few trial starts. Verstappen was eager to drive another lap and navigated his way through the traffic in the pit lane. However, the FIA did not appreciate this and issued a warning to the Dutchman via the black and white flag.
Logan Sargeant spoiled the last free practice for Max Verstappen – the Dutchman had not yet recorded a time when his American colleague already caused a red flag. Sargeant crashed his Williams at the exit of the Hugenholtz corner and damaged the guardrail. With only two minutes left on the clock, the session resumed.
Max Verstappen Warned for Unsportsmanlike Behavior
Max Verstappen aimed to make optimal use of the final seconds of VT3. Upon exiting the pit lane, he first overtook Oscar Piastri, then left George Russell in his wake. However, his RB20 did cross the white line in the process. The FIA did not let this slide and waved the black and white flag, thereby warning Verstappen for ‘unsportsmanlike behavior’. The Dutch driver eventually clocked the seventeenth time and must now prepare for the qualification with limited preparation.
Verstappen’s Actions Under Scrutiny
Verstappen’s actions during the final seconds of VT3 have drawn the attention of the FIA. His overtaking maneuvers, while impressive, resulted in his RB20 crossing the white line – a violation that did not go unnoticed. The FIA responded by waving the black and white flag, a clear warning for unsportsmanlike behavior.
Preparation for Qualification
Despite the warning, Verstappen managed to clock the seventeenth fastest time. With this performance, he now faces the challenge of preparing for the qualification round with limited time. This situation adds an extra layer of complexity to his campaign, but it’s a challenge that the Dutch driver is more than capable of overcoming.
