Fred Vasseur questions yellow flag handling during Austrian GP qualifying
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 7:45 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Ferrari's Fred Vasseur expressed surprise at race control's decision not to deploy double yellow flags after Max Verstappen's crash in qualifying for the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton qualified second and third, respectively, as George Russell secured pole position despite entering a yellow flag zone. Vasseur stated this decision sets a concerning precedent, warning that drivers might feel encouraged to continue pushing under similar circumstances. Meanwhile, competitors from McLaren support the current rules regarding yellow flags, asserting discretion lies with the race director and drivers.
- •Ferrari drivers Leclerc and Hamilton qualified second and third in Austria.
- •George Russell claimed pole position, navigating a yellow flag zone.
- •Vasseur criticized not deploying double yellow flags after Verstappen's crash.
- •Current regulations differentiate between single and double yellow flags.
- •McLaren's Stella supports the race director's discretion on yellow flags.
- 7:45 AMYahoo Sports — Fred Vasseur warns qualifying yellow flag call sends wrong message: "Everybody will push"
- 7:45 AMMotorsport.com — Fred Vasseur warns qualifying yellow flag call sends wrong message: "Everybody will push"
"Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton ended up second and third in Formula 1 Austrian GP qualifying, beaten only by George Russell, who set the fastest lap of the session at the very end despite passing through a yellow flag zone following Max Verstappen's crash. Leclerc and Hamilton completed their final laps just before the Dutchman lost control of his Red Bull and hit the ...Keep reading
"The Ferrari boss is “a bit surprised” race control did not deploy double yellow flags immediately after Max Verstappen’s qualifying crash in Austria - and warns the call sets a risky precedent
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 7:45 AMFred Vasseur warns qualifying yellow flag call sends wrong message: "Everybody will push"
The Ferrari boss is “a bit surprised” race control did not deploy double yellow flags immediately after Max Verstappen’s qualifying crash in Austria - and warns the call sets a risky precedent
- Motorsport.comJun 28, 2026, 7:45 AMFred Vasseur warns qualifying yellow flag call sends wrong message: "Everybody will push"
Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton ended up second and third in Formula 1 Austrian GP qualifying, beaten only by George Russell, who set the fastest lap of the session at the very end despite passing through a yellow flag zone following Max Verstappen's crash. Leclerc and Hamilton completed their final laps just before the Dutchman lost control of his Red Bull and hit the ...Keep reading
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