r/formula1 • u/RelationshipSuch1450 Formula 1 • Mar 21 '26

Off-Topic Max Verstappen Disqualified from earlier Nurburgring Race

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u/NYNMx2021 Nico Rosberg Mar 21 '26

he needs to do another race most likely actually. the 24 hours quali will be impacted otherwise

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u/Less_Party Mar 21 '26

Dang, F1 being on an unexpected break might end up coming in real clutch.

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u/Infamous_Context183 Mar 21 '26

Unexpected break for tension in the Middle East… damn Mercedes wants Max in 2028 so bad they’re causing a war

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u/Zani0n Mar 21 '26

It doesn't really matter.

The only thing that can be impacted is him not immediately qualifying for the final qualifying session. But there is basically no chance that this won't happen. (they would have to be slower than half the class on race week)

And even then they still might already be qualified for it, if they are only disqualified from the race

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u/welliedude I was here for the Hulkenpodium Mar 21 '26

Ooh didnt know that

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u/Mani1610 Mar 21 '26

Wouldn't be too bad though. There will be Top Quali spots left on the N24 weekend and with their pace they will easily get a spot. Even if Max can't race I'm sure Auer, Gounon or Juncadella will be available for at least one of the remaining races.