Verstappen's Grid Position Hampered by Yellow Flag, Red Bull Claims

Max Verstappen will take the start for the Austrian Grand Prix from seventh place on the grid, with Red Bull asserting that a yellow flag incident affected his qualifying performance. They believe he had the pace to secure a spot in the top three.

Our Take:

The impact of yellow flags in qualifying often stirs controversy, and this situation is no different. While Verstappen's skills are undeniable, it raises questions about the consistency of race regulations and how such incidents can drastically alter grid positions. Should the FIA consider ways to mitigate the impacts of yellow flags during qualifying sessions?

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Source: Keith Collantine