Verstappen and McLaren to be investigated by stewards after F1 race Baku

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Max Verstappen and McLaren called to the stewards after F1 race Baku
15 September at 14:04
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FIA stewards are investigating Max Verstappen after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The Dutchman may have breached the regulations during the virtual safety car period. McLaren is also under the magnifying glass: the British Formula 1 team may have infringed in the pit lane.

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Verstappen called to the stewards after Baku F1 race

Verstappen is under the stewards' magnifying glass for allegedly not following the rules during the virtual safety car. The incident reportedly involved an action after the finish, when he overtook other drivers while there was a yellow flag. Nico Hulkenberg, Pierre Gasly, and Esteban Ocon must report to the stewards for the same reason.

The stewards are also investigating McLaren. The Woking-based team may have committed an offense in the pit lane. It involves the team's personnel and/or equipment that would have been in the pit lane during the race. Verstappen started the GP at the Baku City Circuit from sixth place. The Dutchman eventually finished fifth after teammate Sergio Perez crashed with Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz. The stewards' verdict will determine whether he has to fear for his fifth place.

This article has been created in collaboration with Nicole Mulder