Max Verstappen voiced his frustration regarding the delay in starting the Belgian Grand Prix, citing the FIA’s decision as unwarranted due to the track’s preparedness. A torrential downpour prompted a 1-hour and 20-minute delay before the race. Verstappen believed that drivers would have adapted to the conditions quickly after the start, with the track clearing as cars circulated. Lewis Hamilton concurred, highlighting that his car was set up for wet conditions and the FIA waited for the track to dry. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri expressed disappointment, suggesting a potential end to classic wet races due to such decisions.
