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Verstappen warns he could quit F1 over FIA swearing punishment (www.autosport.com)
submitted 1 month ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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The Red Bull driver conducted another press conference - away from the FIA gaze - where Autosport asked him if he was reconsidering his future in F1, giving a sensational response

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I don't follow drivers much, I'm more of a team kind of guy. But, I half way believe him. Max is a quirky guy with his father's temper and this is not the first time he has expressed a "Fuck F1" attitude. I note that the rest of the drivers have set a secret meeting to see what they can do to support him. Get out the popcorn, because I don't see a way out of a confrontation between the FIA and the drivers.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

Yeah he has said several times before that he already has achieved his dream by winning the championship. He’s mostly still in F1 for fun. And he also said before that he wants to win WEC. So it’s definitely not a empty threat.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 month ago

That's true. Although it's probably worth noting that both Alonso and Hamilton also said they wouldn't be in F1 long, yet here we are.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The FIA sanctions the WEC too, so I don't know how that would work out under this particular circumstance.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

A WEC team has three drivers. He could probably negotiate a contract where he never has to speak in front of the press.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Ha! I guess that's possible. But, it's more probable that he just takes a year sabbatical

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 month ago

A sabbatical where he keeps racing probably. There are championships that aren’t directly governed by the FIA. Like IndyCar or Super Formula.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It does indeed not look like he's going to let this go

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Why should any of them? The FIA is treating grown men, who are also millionaires, like children.