Fans React to Max Verstappen’s Shocking Q1 Exit at Brazilian GP Qualifying
Max Verstappen faced a surprising setback during yesterday’s Q1 session of qualifying at the Interlagos racing circuit for the Brazilian Grand Prix. Despite his best efforts, Verstappen could only manage 16th place in the session while piloting Red Bull’s RB21, a performance that left fans and pundits stunned.
Adding to the drama, Verstappen’s teammate was also knocked out in Q1, marking an unusually poor outing for Red Bull — a team typically known for its competitiveness.
Fan Reactions and Memes
Following the qualifying session, fans flooded social media with hilarious and sometimes incredulous reactions. One popular post on X (formerly Twitter) read:
“By every aspect this is ridiculously poor from Red Bull, whatever they’ve done. This is horrible from them, this car shouldn’t be going out in Q1. Questions need to be asked, wtf are they doing?”
Another fan humorously suggested:
“They accidentally gave Max Yuki’s car.”
— Simon (@f1f1account, @effonecasualfan) added, “Couldn’t hurt.”
Other fans expressed their disbelief:
– “I am just wondering wtf just happened in one session between a sprint and Q1? Like how did they go from bad to absolutely thrash?”
– “Looks like they ran out of the Horner upgrades,” joked another user.
Verstappen to Start Brazilian GP from Pit Lane
Following the qualifying disappointment, Max Verstappen is set to start the Brazilian Grand Prix from the pit lane. Red Bull has made significant setup changes to the RB21 in an attempt to regain competitiveness.
Red Bull Team Boss Reacts
Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies appeared visibly dejected after the session and spoke to Formula 1 media about the team’s struggles:
“Today has not been a positive day for the team, but one we will try and learn from. The sprint race was tough, and we did not have the pace to fight for the win. We weren’t happy with where we were after the sprint, so we decided to make a number of changes. It is part of the risk-taking we felt was necessary to see if we could get more out of the car.”
He added:
“It didn’t work and, if anything, it went in the opposite direction — clearly, we lost a lot of competitiveness. It’s painful and difficult to accept but it is what happens when you take risks sometimes. The best we can do now is learn from it and see where we can improve the car from here.”
Looking Ahead: Can Verstappen Bounce Back?
Despite this setback, Max Verstappen can take some confidence from his 2024 performance when he climbed from 17th to P1 under wet conditions. If circumstances align, a remarkable comeback could still be on the cards during the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Stay tuned for what promises to be an intense and unpredictable race weekend at Interlagos.
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