Max Verstappen Threatens to Leave Formula 1 Amid FIA Dispute
- Max Verstappen is facing ongoing tensions with the FIA, leading to concerns about his future in Formula 1.
- The conflict intensified after Verstappen was punished for using profanity during a radio communication, which he deemed trivial.
- Helmut Marko emphasized that Verstappen's character indicates he might seriously consider quitting if the situation continues to deteriorate.
In Singapore, Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko expressed concern over Max Verstappen's ongoing feud with the FIA, suggesting that Verstappen might seriously consider quitting Formula 1 if the situation does not improve. The conflict arose after FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem urged drivers to moderate their language, leading to Verstappen receiving a punishment for using profanity during a radio communication. This incident has caused Verstappen to express frustration with the FIA's handling of such matters, indicating that he feels the sport is becoming increasingly intolerable for him. Marko emphasized that Verstappen's character is such that he would follow through on his threats to leave if he feels discontented. The Dutch driver has previously hinted at retirement in 2022 and again in April, and his patience appears to be wearing thin as he continues to voice his dissatisfaction with the FIA's regulations. The Formula 1 season is set to continue with the United States Grand Prix on October 18, where Verstappen currently leads the drivers' standings, but the ongoing tensions could impact his future in the sport.