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“They accidentally gave Max Verstappen Yuki Tsunoda’s car”: Fans react to the Dutch driver’s disastrous qualifying

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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.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/f1/news-they-accidentally-gave-max-verstappen-yuki-tsunoda-s-car-fans-react-dutch-driver-s-disastrous-qualifying

Now That’s Some Hissing Humor: 27 Cat Memes to Boost Your Spirits Until Halloween

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Hello, fellow feline fans! It’s the day before Halloween — that magical time when the air smells faintly of pumpkin spice, half the neighborhood is covered in fake cobwebs, and our cats are one spooky shadow away from accidentally scaring us to death.

The almost-Halloween mood is bubbling with excitement. The costumes are ready (or maybe the cats have already shredded them), and we’re just counting down the hours until spooky o’clock finally arrives.

But how do we pass the time until then? With cat memes, of course! Because let’s be honest: cats and Halloween are kindred spirits. They’re mysterious, dramatic, slightly chaotic, and occasionally seen sprinting across the room at invisible forces.

You don’t need ghosts when your cat already stares at walls like they’re haunted.
https://cheezburger.com/42970373/now-thats-some-hissing-humor-27-cat-memes-to-boost-your-spirits-until-halloween

The Division 2 Accidentally Permabans Legit Accounts During Anti-Cheat Purge

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Regardless of the game, it’s never fun to deal with cheaters. It’s not just first-person shooters like Call of Duty that are plagued with cheaters— even a game like The Division 2, which is primarily about PvE, also gets its fair share of bad actors.

It’s commendable that the developers are actively banning cheaters in this looter shooter, but unfortunately, some legitimate accounts have been caught up in the process, albeit unintentionally. Today, the developers acknowledged this issue with an official statement and have asked for patience from the community.

### The Division 2 Bans Affect Legit Players, And Ubisoft Is Working On It

In a statement posted on the official The Division 2 X (formerly Twitter) account, the developers shared:

> “As we previously communicated, we are undergoing a sanction process aimed at ensuring fair gameplay for everyone. During this process, we identified technical issues that have affected some accounts unintentionally. We’re actively working to restore all accounts that were unintentionally affected due to technical issues. These restorations will continue over the coming hours.”

The team is urging players to be patient as they continue to assess the best way to carry out sanctions without impacting innocent players.

### The Impact of Cheaters on Gaming Communities

Dealing with cheaters, whether in competitive or PvE settings, takes a toll on gamers. In fact, one study found that 50% of gamers have considered quitting gaming due to cheaters—something that is all too understandable.

Given that Ubisoft is pushing ahead with more content for The Division 2 into next year, including the major Survivors expansion, it’s crucial to resolve these ban issues now before they escalate into a bigger problem.

### Progress Against Cheating in Online Games

Cheaters have always been a problem in online games, but we have seen significant progress in recent years. For example, Battlefield 6 recently achieved a notable success by banning users of Cronus Zen, a popular cheating device.

If you know someone affected by The Division 2’s accidental bans, reassure them that Ubisoft is actively working on the issue. However, there is no set timetable for when all affected accounts will be restored, so the process might take some time.

Stay tuned for updates, and let’s hope fair play is fully restored soon!
https://www.dualshockers.com/the-division-2-accidentally-permabans-legit-accounts/