Max Verstappen won the Brazilian GP despite the challenging situations at the Interlagos circuit. The Dutchman faced severe issues with the red flags and safety car conditions before the main race which caused him to be eliminated from the Q2 qualifying session. The 27-year-old immediately ill-talked FIA’s wrongful ways of waiting for the red flag. Hence, Ex-F1 driver Christijan Albers berated Red Bull’s timing rather than it being the governing body’s fault.
Christijan Albers believed that Red Bull should have been on top of the different contingencies possible at the Brazilian GP qualifying. Multiple drivers had already crashed out on many occasions and a red flagged Qualifying session wasn’t much surprising. Albers further noted that going out on the track was better than taking a risk under a red flag.
Moreover, Albers felt that releasing Verstappen late on the track was a part of Red Bull’s arrogance and overconfidence in the latter’s ability. Milton Keynes should have sent the Dutchman out on the track earlier with intermediate tires just like McLaren did with Lando Norris. However, the team ultimately left the 27-year-old vulnerable, leading to his elimination from the Q2 session.
Christijan Albers labeled Red Bull’s Brazilian GP qualifying as ‘worst qualifying ever’
Red Bull suffered from a double elimination in the Q2 qualifying session due to the Red Flag following Lance Stroll‘s crash. The team’s initial decision to deploy both drivers late on track was yet another blunder. As a result, Albers labeled the qualifying session as the worst qualifying ever for Milton Keynes due to the double elimination.
Regardless of the issues faced at the Brazilian GP, Verstappen showcased a stellar driver and ended his four-month winless streak. The Dutchman has more or less sealed his victory in the 2024 drivers’ championship following the race win. Hence, the 27-year-old will continue to keep up with performances for the three final races of the season.