An FIA steward has dropped a bombshell over the impact of a Max Verstappen DNF result at the upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix. The Dutchman edged closer to his fourth world title after a spectacular victory at the Brazilian GP, despite his own race engineer betting against his win.

Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, have confirmed a huge change ahead of next weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix. In recent races, the FIA have made headlines after controversial moments during races in Mexico and the United States. Max Verstappen was handed a controversial 20-second in Mexico after forcing Lando Norris off track.

F1 fans have ridiculed the FIA during Max Verstappen’s latest appearance as the champion's feud continues with the organisation. The Dutchman has been involved in an ongoing disagreement with the governing body after they announced their clampdown on drivers swearing at the Singapore GP.

His frustrations with Herbert actually spanned back to the race in Singapore, after which the former Sky Sports F1 pundit criticised Verstappen for swearing during the Thursday press conference. The FIA punished him for this, but the Red Bull driver was furious thereafter and has stood his ground on the matter since.

An FIA steward has dropped a bombshell over the impact of a Max Verstappen DNF result at the upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix. The Dutchman edged closer to his fourth world title after a spectacular victory at the Brazilian GP,

Max Verstappen’s participation in a charity sim racing event saw the Dutch driver fall foul of a practical joke by an F1 fan. Verstappen was taking part in a 23-hour endurance event, called ‘The Race for Mental Health’,

Verstappen won last year’s inaugural race in Vegas, when Charles Leclerc claimed second place on the last lap with an overtake on Sergio Perez.

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