DRIVERS BLAST SAFETY CAR FORMATION LAP MADNESS

Original: "It made no sense" – F1 drivers question safety car formation lap after early Dutch GP chaos

F1 drivers question the FIA's safety car formation lap procedure following early-race chaos caused by rain at the Dutch Grand Prix.

The opening stages of the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort descended into chaos after rain had started to fall during the grid procedure. Max Verstappen crashed heavily on the exit of the final corner on the opening lap of the race. The Red Bull driver admitted that it was entirely his own mi