Towel Trouble: Verstappen's Unusual On-Track Incident
Max Verstappen was reprimanded by Formula One stewards for throwing a face towel onto the track during Hungarian Grand Prix practice. The towel fell from his lap unnoticed, and attempts to dispose of it led to an unusual safety issue, resulting in a caution for Red Bull.
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In an unexpected turn of events at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Formula One stewards issued a reprimand to Red Bull after a peculiar incident involving Max Verstappen. The driver's unusual disposal of a face towel onto the track became the centre of attention during practice sessions at the Hungaroring.
The incident unfolded when Verstappen, a four-time world champion, was seen throwing a towel from his car after it inadvertently slipped from his lap inside the garage. Despite attempting to remove it safely, the towel landed on the track, presenting a potential hazard.
The stewards concluded that while the towel posed some danger, Verstappen's actions avoided a more serious risk had it remained in the car. Nevertheless, they determined the car's release was unsafe, albeit less severe than other infractions, leading to a formal warning for the team.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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