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Pierre Gasly exonerated in explosive FIA probe over Max Verstappen blocking incident

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
March 13, 2026
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Pierre Gasly ESCAPES PENALTY in High-Stakes Probe Over Max Verstappen Block During F1 Chinese Grand Prix Qualifying!

In a dramatic twist during the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix Sprint Race qualifying, Pierre Gasly has emerged unscathed from an intense FIA investigation over a contentious alleged blocking incident involving reigning champion Max Verstappen. The tension unfolded on the Shanghai International Circuit as Gasly was slowing down towards the pits during Q2, when Verstappen, on a blistering push lap, found himself in a precarious situation.

As Verstappen powered out of the Turn 14 hairpin, he encountered Gasly, who was seemingly obstructing his line. The Dutch driver, visibly frustrated, gesticulated wildly as he maneuvered past the Alpine driver. In a shocking turn of events, this moment threw Verstappen off his game, causing him to veer wide onto the gravel and run-off area at the exit of the final corner—an error that ruined his lap time. “That Alpine is just on the racing line out of the last hairpin. It’s ridiculous,” Verstappen exclaimed over the team radio, capturing the essence of his frustration in real-time.

The stakes were high as Gasly was placed under the stewards' scrutiny, alongside fellow driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who faced similar allegations for impeding Lando Norris. However, in a shocking verdict, both drivers were cleared of any wrongdoing. The FIA’s decision document revealed the stewards’ rationale, stating, “Although the Stewards considered that the driver of Car 10 could theoretically have taken a different approach to the turn and stayed to the right at the exit, given the concession by the driver of Car 3 that he was not unnecessarily impeded by Car 10 in this case, we determined to take no further action.”

This ruling means that Gasly not only maintains his seventh position on the grid for Saturday’s race but does so one place ahead of Verstappen, a fact that could have significant implications in the championship battle.

As the anticipation for the race builds, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how this controversy unfolds on the track. Will this incident ignite further rivalries, or will both drivers focus on the race ahead? One thing is certain: the drama in Formula 1 is far from over!

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