AlphaTauri not attending Max Verstappen impeding hearing "a sporting disappointment" - Martin Brundle

Legendary F1 commentator Martin Brundle was unimpressed by AlphaTauri’s decision to not attend Max Verstappen’s hearing with the stewards following a potential impeding offence in qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri AT04 and Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB19 at the start of the race. Formula 1 World
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri AT04 and Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB19 at the start of…

The reignin⛦g world champion was summoned to the stewards for three separate cases of potential impeding. 

One of them looked clear cut, with Verstappen getting in the way of AlphaTauri’s 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Yuki Tsunoda.

The stewards ultimately handed Verstappen a reprimand, rather than three-place grid penalty, while Red Bull received a minor 🎉fine for failing to communicate with th💯eir driver.

They noted: “Just prior to Tsunoda passing Verstappen, Verstappen saw the car behind approaching and moved to the left, however 🌌quite late.

“The team admitted that there was poor communication on its part and that it did not advise its driver until🌺 Car 22 was alongside.”

Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Singapore Grand Prix, Marina Bay Street
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Singapore…
, Brundle expressed his di💎sappointment over the situation.

“Quite how Max Verstappen didn't also get a penalty for impeding Yuki Tsunoda in qualifying when considering other penalties applied this season was a great surprise to many in the paddock, which I confidently predict includes the team and driver in 💖question,” he wrote.&n♛bsp;

“That Tsunoda's Alpha Tauri team didn't send a representative to the hearing, albeit as the juniorܫ Red Bull team, was a sporting disappointment to me.”

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