FIA addresses safety car formation lap after Dutch GP criticism
After a wet start procedure at Zandvoort led to a chaotic opening phase, the FIA explained the safety car formation lap that drew criticism from Formula 1 drivers. The discussion followed Max Verstappen’s opening-lap crash, which he said was entirely his own mistake.
The start of the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort became chaotic after rain began to fall during the grid procedure. In the aftermath, the FIA explained the safety car formation lap after drivers questioned how the race was started.
Max Verstappen crashed heavily at the exit of the final corner on the opening lap. The Red Bull driver said the incident was completely his own fault, adding that he believed he could get back on the throttle before losing control.
Driver criticism centered on the safety car formation lap in the wet conditions, with some saying the approach made little sense. The FIA’s response came after those complaints following the early-race chaos at Zandvoort.
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