Dissatisfied Verstappen Criticizes FIA in Belgium: 'Very safe, a shame

Heavy rain was expected on all radars during the Grand Prix of Belgium, which indeed was the case. However, the FIA decided to postpone the race, after a lap behind the safety car, and wait for dry weather.

Verstappen and Red Bull had actually anticipated a rain race and raced with high downforce, which put him at a significant disadvantage on the dry circuit of Spa-Francorchamps. He was not able to overtake Charles Leclerc, which was partly due to the setup.

"Of course we made a choice with the setup and then they only allow us to drive in almost slick conditions so yeah that's a bit disappointing," are the telling words of Verstappen.

The race started an hour later due to the rain on the Belgian circuit, something Verstappen disagrees with. He continues with sarcasm: "Very safe, all safe decisions! A bit of a pity."

Different choices could have been made, according to the four-time world champion. He suggests a plan with some laps under the virtual safety car. "Then you can drive a bit harder, but they (the FIA, ed.) make the calls, so we have to live with it," according to a disappointed Verstappen, who was mainly targeting the race direction.