Millions in damage after Stroll crash: Red Bull stopped in qualifying – boss runs away to the hotel

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The hot night in Singapore (33 degrees) started with fireworks at 9:19 PM: Lance Stroll lost control of the Aston Martin-Mercedes in the last corner. He hit the Tecpro wall at over 140mph – and a torn wheel almost hit McLaren driver Piastri.

The Australian became the only victim in the first part of qualifying, in which both Alfa-Saubers were eliminated. The duo simply had no chance. But in Hinwil you have not been able to live well with criticism for years. Well, in the battle for eighth place, both Haas Ferraris of Magnussen (6th) and Hülkenberg (9th) struck in the top ten final. In the races they usually stumble over tire problems.

Lawson drives out Verstappen

The sensation of the first 18 minutes were the two Alpha Tauri-Honda: 1. Tsunoda, 4. Lawson. The World Cup finalist appears to be implementing his ambitious plans during the ‘farewell tour’ (see pit stop). It was then Ricciardo’s replacement Liam Lawson who pushed world champion Verstappen to 11th place in the second part of qualifying! The Dutchman was – just like his teammate Pérez – underground.

No punishment for Verstappen!

“The car kept hitting the ground and the balance was a disaster. You can’t race like this,” complained Super-Max, telling his management: “I’ll probably get at least five more penalty places!” The FIA ​​​​has charged him three times: he allegedly hindered Tsunoda and Sargeant and in the first part of deliberately held up the entire field at the pit exit (for 17 seconds) during qualifying, but the humidity paralyzed the FIA ​​judges at midnight: only three warnings.

In short: Verstappen had his worst day of the season. Even poleman Sainz (as he did in Monza with the Ferrari at the front) joked: “We’ll never get an opportunity like that again.” Teammate Leclerc was angry that Russell took second place in the Mercedes – by 0.007 seconds.

Sainz: “We know our weaknesses in racing”

Behind them are the two Britons Norris (McLaren-Mercedes) and Hamilton (Mercedes) – the hot outsiders. Because poleman Sainz says: “We know Ferrari’s racing weaknesses. Mercedes is better there, just like with tire wear!” Well, the Reds haven’t won in 25 races (Spielberg 2022, Leclerc). Today they have to keep their nerve, especially in the beginning.

In 2017, Ferrari colleagues Räikkönen and Vettel collided here after just a few seconds – and also tore up. Verstappen in trouble. This time the twelve-time season winner does not even come close to the two cars from Maranello when he starts eleventh.

The performance of new Red Bull boss Oliver Mintzlaff (48) was beautiful. The former football director of Red Bull Leipzig watched the Leipzig – Augsburg match in the paddock during qualifying. When Max and Sergio didn’t make it to the final, the German simply ran to the hotel and stayed to watch football.

Source : Blick