Why Verstappen escaped F1 investigation despite yellow flags on pole lap

A mechanical problem for Valtteri Bottas on the run out of the Variante Alta had left the Finn’s Alfa Romeo stationary at the side of the track, and brought out the warning flags for drivers.
Verstappen was one of the first cars through there, and duly completed his lap to secure a session-topping time.
While a long ago it may have been the case for drivers to lose improved laptimes …Keep reading