Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on in parc ferme - Source: Getty
FIA President Muhammed Ben Sulayem has said he agrees with Red Bull driver Max Verstappen's comments about British media's "bias" in F1. The three-time world champion had said there was a media bias in the UK towards drivers from the country and agreed with aero wizard Adrian Newey when he made the same claim.
The British media have been subjected to criticism for their "nationalistic" coverage, with some reputed F1 personnel accusing them of being biased. However, this is the first time that the FIA President has spoken on the matter.
Ben Sulayem said he was in agreement with Max Verstappen. Sulayem added that the British media "convicted" him. He said (via Motorsport.com),
"I respect Max because I'm a driver. I was a champion and I respect winners and champions. I see he had his share [of mistreatment], but let's talk about me. If you look at the British media and what they did to me… For God's sake, they convicted me.
