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Max Verstappen to Curb Late-Night Sim Racing After Hungarian GP Criticism: Helmut Marko Speaks Out
Max Verstappen changes his approach to late-night simulator sessions before F1 races following the Hungary event.
"However, we have decided that from now on, he will no longer engage in simulations so late."
Helmut Marko stated that Max Verstappen has consented to avoid late-night sim racing following criticisms that surfaced during the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen participated in the 24 Hours of Spa event, representing Team Redline and racing until 3 AM.
He played a crucial role in leading his team to another win, but he couldn't replicate the success on the F1 circuit.
Verstappen had a lackluster showing, failing twice in his attempts to pass Lewis Hamilton.
The driver from the Netherlands was extremely upset during the team radio communication, complaining about the team's strategy and the car's performance.
Nico Rosberg and Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft implied that Verstappen's performance might have been impacted by his late night and resulting sleep deprivation.
Nevertheless, Marko downplayed the situation following the race, mentioning that Verstappen had also stayed up late during the Imola weekend but still managed to deliver an exceptional performance to outpace Lando Norris.
Marko has disclosed that he and Verstappen have come to an agreement that Verstappen will no longer participate in races that are scheduled too late.
"Max Verstappen was quite sensitive this weekend, and unsurprisingly, criticism quickly followed. It's not shocking, considering he spends a significant portion of the night engaged in sim racing," Marko mentioned to SpeedWeek.
"I should mention that at Imola, following a virtual racing session, he didn't go to sleep until 3 AM – and then he still managed to win the grand prix. Max follows a unique sleep schedule, ensuring he got his seven hours of rest."
A team member participated in a late-night simulation session during the Hungary weekend because a driver from his team had to withdraw. However, it has been decided that he will not engage in such late simulations in the future.
As we approach this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix, a race that Verstappen has clinched victory in for the past three years, he holds a lead of 76 points over Norris.
The Dutch driver might begin the race from a lower grid position if Red Bull has to change his engine.
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