NBA star Joel Embiid hits out at FIA for Max Verstappen 'HATE'

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NBA star hits out at FIA for Verstappen 'HATE'

Max Verstappen and the FIA have not been on good terms in recent races

Sheona Mountford

Tuesday 5 November 2024 04:00

An NBA star has hit out at the FIA for what they have described as their ‘hate’ towards Max Verstappen.

The three-time world champion’s relationship with the FIA has been severely tested over the past few weeks, from a swearing row to being punished for his on-track antics.

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At the Singapore GP Verstappen was awarded a community service type punishment for swearing in a press conference, and protested the FIA’s decision by refusing to speak in subsequent media appearances.

The Dutchman was also slammed with a double penalty at the Mexican GP for leaving the track and gaining an advantage, and then was awarded a further 10 seconds for pushing title rival Lando Norris off-track.

Max Verstappen has been heavily penalised by the FIA in recent races

Max Verstappen was victorious against all the odds in Brazil

Max Verstappen and the FIA continue to clash

Verstappen’s anger with the FIA continued in Brazil, after they made a controversial decision in qualifying following the crash of Aston Martin star Lance Stroll.

The incident prompted a red flag but the FIA were delayed in pausing the session, allowing the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc to finish his lap which dropped Verstappen down into the elimination zone.

The decision left the champion and Red Bull incensed, with Verstappen’s girlfriend Kelly Piquet even calling out the FIA for their decision.