Christian Horner Criticizes FIA Over Delayed Red Flag

Red Bull Racing faced significant frustration during the qualifying session for the Brazilian Grand Prix, as both Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez were eliminated in Q2 due to a delayed red flag following Lance Stroll's crash. The red flag was not deployed for 40 seconds after the incident, allowing other drivers, such as Lando Norris, to improve their times and knock the Red Bull drivers down the order. Team principal Christian Horner expressed his dissatisfaction, emphasizing that the delay was particularly concerning given the dangerous nature of Turn 3. Verstappen echoed these sentiments, questioning the rationale behind the timing of the red flag and expressing his anger over the situation. Amidst challenging weather conditions that led to multiple red flags, the Red Bull team is now left to regroup and strategize for the race from lower grid positions, with Verstappen starting 17th due to an additional grid penalty. Both drivers and the team are now focused on making the best of their situation during the upcoming race.