Lewis Hamilton is among the few... as is 2021 F1 title rival Max Verstappen. Both drivers lauded for their wet weather racing driving skills stood firmly against the FIA's decision to delay the Belgian Grand Prix race start.

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton have both criticised the decision of F1 officials to delay the start of the Belgian Grand Prix, eventually won by Aussie championship leader Oscar Piastri. There was a delay of nearly an hour and a half due to rain and poor visibility at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit on Sunday,

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen questioned race control's handling of the rain-delayed Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday as rival drivers commended Formula One's governing body for putting safety first.