Max Verstappen investigated for towel incident

Max Verstappen must visit the stewards following second practice ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen investigated for incident during Hungarian Grand Prix practice

Max Verstappen is under investigation after an unusual incident during the second practice session before the Hungarian Grand Prix. The reigning champion was seen throwing a small towel out of his cockpit while navigating Turn 3. This led to him being summoned to the stewards after the session. Verstappen, who was in 14th place and trailing Lando Norris by 1.1 seconds when the incident occurred, may face consequences for discarding an item during the session, although the towel's landing spot remains unknown.

This investigation shines a light on the stringent rules governing driver behavior during practice sessions. Verstappen's actions could be seen as careless, even if unintentionally disruptive. With the focus on safety and fair play, the FIA aims to set a precedent that such actions are unacceptable, regardless of a driver's status. This incident could also affect Verstappen's reputation, especially as the season progresses and pressures mount.

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This investigation could influence how drivers approach practice sessions in the future.