Verstappen And Perez Crashes Out Of Brazilian GP Qualifying Drama At Interlagos
Red Bull had a disastrous qualifying session for the Brazilian Grand Prix. Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez both crashed out during Q3, which put them out of contention for pole position.
Verstappen was, the first to crash, losing control of his car at Turn 4 and hitting the wall. Perez then crashed at Turn 12, also hitting the wall. Both drivers were uninjured, but their crashes meant that they will start the race from the back of the grid.
The crashes were a major blow to Red Bull's hopes of winning the Brazilian Grand Prix. Verstappen is the current world champion and was the favourite to win the race. Perez is second in the championship standings and was also a contender for the win.
The crashes were also a major boost to Mercedes' hopes of winning the race. Lewis Hamilton and George Russell both had strong qualifying sessions and will start the race from the front row.
Verstappen's Crash
Verstappen's crash was the first of the two incidents. He lost control of his car at Turn 4 and hit the wall. The crash was caused by a loss of grip, which Verstappen attributed to the track being wet.
"The track was very wet and I lost the rear in Turn 4," said Verstappen. "I was on the limit and I went over the limit. It's a shame, but we'll come back stronger tomorrow."
Perez's Crash
Perez's crash was the second of the two incidents. He lost control of his car at Turn 12 and hit the wall. The crash was caused by a mechanical failure, which Perez attributed to a loss of hydraulic pressure.
"I had a hydraulic issue, which caused me to lose all the pressure in the car," said Perez. "I couldn't turn or brake, so I went straight into the wall. I'm disappointed, but I'm glad I'm okay."
The Impact of the Crashes
The crashes had a major impact on the race. Verstappen and Perez were both out of contention for pole position, which put them at a disadvantage for the race. Mercedes, on the other hand, benefited from the crashes, as Hamilton and Russell will start the race from the front row.
The crashes also raised questions about Red Bull's reliability. Verstappen's crash was caused by a loss of grip, which is a common problem for Red Bull cars. Perez's crash was caused by a mechanical failure, which is also a concern for Red Bull.
Red Bull will need to address these issues if they want to challenge for the title next season.