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Verstappen vents over team radio during Belgian GP FP2: ‘It’s unacceptable’

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Tobia Elia
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Max Verstappen once again complained over team radio about unusual gearbox behaviour just minutes into FP2 at the Belgian Grand Prix.
The Dutchman made a strong start to the Belgian Grand Prix weekend by setting the fastest time in the morning session before returning to the track for FP2. The afternoon session was interrupted after around 10 minutes when a red flag was displayed to allow marshals to clear gravel that had been dragged onto the circuit by several drivers.
Expressing his frustration over team radio, the four-time world champion exclaimed: “My God, these **** shifts! Unbelievable, man, why are they so ****?! It’s unacceptable, this. My God.”
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