Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has erupted in frustration, blasting the FIA after receiving a sudden and controversial penalty during this weekend’s Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver, visibly furious after the race, didn’t mince his words: “I’ve had enough of this inconsistency. It’s becoming a joke.”
The penalty, issued late during the race, cost Verstappen valuable points and possibly a podium finish. The decision came after an on-track battle that saw Verstappen forced wide while defending his position—a move the stewards claimed was overly aggressive.
Red Bull Racing has stood firmly behind its driver, with Team Principal Christian Horner calling the penalty “unjustified” and accusing the FIA of “changing the rules mid-season.”
The F1 community is now buzzing with backlash. Fans and pundits alike are questioning the sport’s governing body, demanding more transparency and consistency in race officiating.
This latest controversy adds to a growing list of grievances drivers have expressed over the FIA’s disciplinary decisions this season. Verstappen’s outburst may just be the spark that forces Formula 1 to take a long, hard look at how it polices its own races.
