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Verstappen hits back at FIA ‘hate' clampdown

Aug.24 Max Verstappen has hit back at a new FIA clampdown on 'negative comments' made by Formula 1 'drivers and team members'. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem declared recently on social media that in his 'fight against online abuse', a link was found between 'increased hate' directed at FIA officials and 'negative comments from drivers and team members'. 'At the last World Motor Sport Council, members approved a change to the definition of misconduct … following incidents in which high profile members of our sport have made statements towards officials that incite abuse,' he added. Ben Sulayem urged F1 stewards at grands prix to 'show that the FIA will not allow abuse of any...
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