At the race in Saudi Arabia, world champion Max Verstappen was annoyed by his five-second penalty, missed a muzzle of concern for a further sanction. Could the regulations even push the Red Bull pilot out of the F1? The former Formula 1 driver Timo Glock finds that the statements of Verstappen have to be taken seriously.
Max Verstappen was already served shortly after the start in Dschidda. Because he left the route in the duel with McLaren-Pilot Oscar Piatri, he was occupied with a five-second penalty. The Dutch was frustrated, but was silent for reasons.
“Everything that I say now can be used against me. I must not swear, not criticize, don’t say anything that is going into a bad light. There is a long catalog of things that are not allowed. Otherwise I will be punished again,” he said.
Could the close penalty catalog be released in such a way that it will soon leave the F1? He had caused a stir with statements in this direction last year. In May he also expects his first child.
“He has often indicated that there are other topics than the Formula 1. That there is still a lot to discover in motorsport,” said ex-f1 driver Timo Glock at “Sky”: “I think it can happen if he says everything is too stupid and regulated. Maybe he will come back again at some point, but you have to take it seriously if he says that he says that he says with repeated exaggeration would say goodbye. “
Formula 1 expert: Decision was correct
He can understand the frustration of the Red Bull driver. “In the DTM we were also threatened with a high fine when you show inappropriate emotions, so you have to think carefully about what you say,” said Glock.
“He did not agree to the decision. In the end, I think it was the right one. He wouldn’t have got the curve the way it should have been, and the way he accelerated after the curve was a clear five-second penalty for the racing commissioners.”
Verstappen has already fallen behind in the World Cup fight, he is three behind the McLaren duo Piatri and Lando Norris.
Red Bull had phases in which the car works quite well, especially in Suzuka, “said Glock.” The potential is there, but you have a lot of problems. The car seems to work in many quick curves, but the opposite was the case in Australia and Bahrain. You have to analyze it and hope for an update, after which Verstappen will show up. “
At the upcoming race in Miami Glock again expects headache at Red Bull. “You will have the most problems of the top teams. McLaren will be one step ahead of everyone.”