Verstappen must report to stewards for alleged qualifying incident

After an incident between Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar during the qualifying session for the Chinese Grand Prix, the two were called to the FIA Stewards. Hadjar has been accused of an unsafe release that allegedly hindered Verstappen.

The incident was shown on screen during qualifying at the Shanghai International Circuit. Verstappen was driving in the fast lane when Racing Bulls let Hadjar go, but as the coast was not clear, Verstappen ended up having to quickly swerve to avoid a collision with the rookie. Both drivers have now been called to the stewards to give their side of the story.

They are not the only two drivers making a trip to the stewards as Oliver Bearman may also be in trouble. The Haas driver must report to the stewards for allegedly obstructing Lance Stroll during qualifying.

This article was written in collaboration with Nicole Mulder.

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