In a stunning turn, Jos Verstappen, the father of four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen, brought a lawsuit against the FIA, in which he criticizes the controversial decisions of the FIA during the Grand Prix of Belgium of 2025. The former Formula 1 driver did not support himself and called the FIA “a shame” and accused them of ruining Formula 1 “. Jos warned that if the umbrella organization could not change its policy, Max could completely leave the sport-a threat that shock waves sent through the Formula 1 community.
The Belgian GP, marred by heavy rain and a delayed start, led Max Verstappen to express his frustration about the way in which the FIA had handled the race. The Red Bull star, who started from P4, criticized the decision to stop the race and called it “nonsense” on the team radio. Jos went one step further and accused his son of biased statements, including penalties and racing management, who, according to him, wrongly influenced Max’s fight of Max. With a backlog of 69 points at McLaren driver Oscar Piastri, every decision has.
The immediate explanation of the FIA, in which they defended their actions as “in the interest of safety and honesty,” caused a bewilderment at Max and divided fans. The cryptic reaction alluded to stricter enforcement of the regulations, which stimulated speculation about underlying voltages. On social media it erupted, where fans discussed whether the FIA focused on Verstappen or simply maintained the rules in a season full of risks.
The court case and the daring Ultimatum of Jos have raised questions about Max ’future at Red Bull and the Formula 1 itself. Despite his contract until 2028, Max has hinted for dissatisfaction, and this legal battle could be a turning point. Will the FIA admit, or is this the start of a landslide in Formula 1? Fans are enthusiastic – share your opinion in the comments and stay up to date with updates about this explosive controversy.
