The FIA have announced their decision regarding an incident involving Max Verstappen at the start of the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Verstappen started the race in P3 behind the McLaren’s of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri after a difficult qualifying session – and the world champion would endure further misery later in the race after tangling with Lewis Hamilton, which the FIA took action over.
As the lights went out the top drivers were desperate to get into the lead with them going three abreast into Turn 1
It was Piastri who emerged ahead and took the lead of the grand prix, after Verstappen attempted an overtake around the outside but ran wide and went off the track.
The champion re-joined the track in front of Norris in second, where the Brit called for Verstappen to give him his place back.
Both drivers complained over team radio, with Norris bemoaning Verstappen’s illegal advantage and the Dutchman arguing that he was forced wide by his rival.
The FIA placed Verstappen under investigation contemplating a penalty if he did not give the place back.
Eventually the Red Bull star let Norris past to re-claim P2, but he was not happy about the decision.
