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The decision of the FIA to delay the start of the Belgian GP was not understood by many fans. Max Verstappen was also critical of the decision. The Formula 1 fans on X seem to largely support the Dutchman. Here's are the best reactions.
According to many fans, the FIA waited too long for the track to clear up. When the race actually began eighty minutes after the it was originally supposed to start, four laps were also driven behind the safety car, to the annoyance of many Formula 1 fans.
Verstappen was clearly unhappy with the choice of the FIA to be so cautious with the start of the race. "I just find it is a bit of a shame for everyone. You will never see these classic kind of wet races anymore then, which I think they still can happen."
This is how the internet reacts to the choice of the FIA
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i slept through the race and i’m actually so happy i did so because wdym max had a wet setup and fia waited for the track to be dry to start the race???
Would just like to say thank you to the FIA and race control for completely ruining this race today for the fans by essentially waiting for the track to be dry before starting. This race should have started way earlier now we have a procession, again. #F1#BelgianGP