Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB19 during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain - Source: Getty
Max Verstappen's father Jos Verstappen opined that the FIA should rethink who it appoints as stewards, opining that some display "sympathy for some drivers." He was speaking in the aftermath of his son being given a 20-second penalty at the 2024 Mexican Grand Prix on Sunday. The reigning three-time world champion finished sixth after the two penalties.
The Red Bull driver made an excellent start from P2 as he overtook pole sitter Carlos Sainz heading into Turn 1. However, he was unable to keep the place as the Spanish driver repassed the Dutchman after the safety car restart, which left him vulnerable to his championship rival Lando Norris. Norris made his move at Turn 4 and got ahead of Verstappen but the latter pushed the McLaren driver off onto the grass.
