Tension at Interlagos increased when Verstappen criticized Colapinto’s performance, while the Williams boss reaffirmed his support for the young Argentine driver.
He Brazilian Grand Prix 2024 became a scene of controversy and heated discussions, especially regarding the performance of the Argentine debutant Franco Colapinto. Amid challenging weather conditions, the pilot of Williams was the subject of criticism for his performance on the starting grid, which led to Max Verstappen to express their discontent. The confusion generated on the court and the pressure of the moment highlighted the usual tension in the Formula 1, where every decision can change the course of a career.
After the race, the crash accident and Verstappen’s complaints, tension between the experienced drivers and the newcomers manifested itself. The Argentine is fighting to make a name for himself in the category, he found himself at the center of the storm, facing both the pressure of his own mistakes and the criticism of one of the greatest in Formula 1.
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Verstappen’s complaint about Colapinto’s position on the starting grid
The day was marked by several incidents, including problems during starts from the pits. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz was one of the drivers who faced difficulties. The situation became even more complicated when Max Verstappen expressed his frustration upon noticing that Franco Colapinto had placed himself in the wrong grid box. “Colapinto stopped in the wrong grid box”Verstappen complained, while Red Bull responded: “Yes, procedures of all kinds were broken, he shouldn’t have left.”
The confusion spread to other pilots, such as Lewis Hamiltonwho also made the wrong position on the grid. Pierre Gaslyof Alpine, seemed baffled as he wondered why Hamilton was in front of him when he should be behind. These incidents highlighted the chaos that reigned in the car line-up before the start.
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The message of support from Williams’ boss to Franco Colapinto
Williams is now working on recovering its cars for the next race, which will be Las Vegas Grand Prixto dispute the Sunday, November 24. The Colapinto team is in a complicated situation due to the triple accident of its cars in San Pablo, which considerably limited the availability of spare parts and affected the team’s budget. In this context, the team leader James Vowles He indicated: “We have had three incredibly large accidents within just a few hours of each other. and we have an enormous amount of work to get back under control of our spare parts situation before going to Las Vegas in just a few weeks”. Despite the challenges, Vowles expressed his determination and commitment to the team, highlighting the importance of moving forward.
Additionally, Vowles sought to send a encouraging message to all the members of Williams, expressing their firm intention to don’t give up in the face of adversity. “I never give up until it’s time to give up. And that won’t be until we are in Abu Dhabi and the checkered flag comes down,” he declared, referring to the last date of the season. This approach highlights the resilience of the team and the confidence that, despite difficulties, they can improve and achieve their goals. goals in it World Constructors Championship.
Source: Ambito
