In Picture: Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing - Source: Getty
Former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan slammed the FIA after the delayed red flag cost Max Verstappen a place in Q3 in the 2024 Sao Paulo Grand Prix qualifying. Jordan believed that the FIA dealt an unfair blow to Verstappen and put Lando Norris, his Championship protagonist, on the pedestal.
The recently concluded Brazilian GP saw Max Verstappen fail to make it to the final qualifying round for the first time this season. This has come amid a treacherous condition that saw red flags aplenty during the whole session, one of which cost the Dutchman a place in Q3.
The Red Bull star qualified in P12 after a red flag was called, which hindered his progress during the final flying lap. As a result, his starting position was down to P17 (he incurred a five-place grid penalty for taking new parts). Recalling the infamous session, Jordan slammed the former FIA race director Niels Wittich (who was reportedly removed after the Brazilian GP) and claimed that the latter knew what he was doing.
