McLaren declare ‘authority exists’ in F1 after FIA clampdown on Max Verstappen

Lando Norris goes off in battle with Max Verstappen McLaren team principal Andrea Stella praised the FIA’s handling of the early battle between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen on Sunday, saying the two 10-second penalties for Verstappen proved “authority exists” at the governing body. Verstappen was punished twice for forcing Norris off-track before leaving the circuit…

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EXCLUSIVE: Major FIA change proposed after penalty controversy

Former Formula 1 driver Mark Blundell has called on the FIA to appoint a full-time driver steward for the entire season, emphasising the need for greater consistency in decision-making across the F1 calendar. Blundell’s comments, shared exclusively with GPFans through aceodds, highlight growing discontent among drivers, teams and fans who feel the FIA’s race-day penalties…

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Wolff points to infamous 2021 Hamilton incident behind Verstappen behaviour

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has weighed in on Max Verstappen’s penalties in the Mexico City Grand Prix. Toto Wolff believes Max Verstappen’s aggressive on-track behaviour was “legitimised” when he failed to receive any penalties in 2021. Verstappen’s on-track conduct is in the spotlight after the Mexico City Grand Prix in which he received two separate…

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