Verstappen investigated for potential VSC rule breach in Brazilian GP sprint

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen is under investigation for a potential breach of the Virtual Safety Car (VSC) rules during the sprint race at the Brazilian Grand Prix.

The incident occurred on Lap 4 of the race when the VSC was deployed due to a crash involving Nicholas Latifi. Verstappen was leading the race at the time and was seen to overtake several cars under the VSC.

The VSC rules state that drivers must not overtake other cars while the VSC is deployed. Verstappen could face a penalty if he is found to have broken the rules.

The investigation is ongoing and a decision is expected to be made later today. If Verstappen is found to have breached the rules, he could be penalized by the race stewards.

The potential penalty for a VSC breach could range from a time penalty to a disqualification from the race.

Verstappen is currently leading the Formula 1 World Championship standings by 19 points over Lewis Hamilton. If he is found to have breached the VSC rules, it could cost him valuable points in the championship race.