Max Verstappen condemns delayed Belgian Grand Prix start amid wet weather
The news article discusses the delayed start of the Belgian Grand Prix due to adverse weather conditions. Max Verstappen, the Red Bull driver, condemned the decision as unnecessary, while George Russell, a director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association, defended the decision, stating that any other call from the governing body would have been "stupidity" given the dangerous conditions at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit. The article mentions that the start was delayed by an hour and 20 minutes after rain swept into the track, and the FIA opted not to proceed after one formation lap due to poor visibility caused by the spray from the cars. The article also notes that the Spa-Francorchamps circuit is known for its high speeds and challenging nature, and has seen two fatalities in recent years.
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