BREAKING NEWS:FIA Wrecks Verstappen’s Weekend As Heavy Penalty Crushes…read more
FIA Wrecks Verstappen’s Weekend As Heavy Penalty Crushes…read more
Verstappen’s Monaco Grand Prix campaign has been dealt a devastating blow after the FIA handed him a crushing grid penalty that all but kills his chances of victory.
The Red Bull star was hit with a severe sanction following the team’s decision to fit a fourth internal combustion engine—surpassing the season limit set by FIA regulations. The consequence: a grid drop that will see Verstappen start from the back on Formula 1’s tightest, most punishing circuit.
With overtaking in Monaco nearly impossible, the penalty is seen as a death sentence for any hopes of a top finish. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner didn’t hold back, saying, “We were backed into a corner. The reliability issues gave us no choice, but this ruins our weekend.”
The verdict has sparked outrage among fans and added fuel to the growing tension between teams and the FIA over power unit restrictions. As it stands, Verstappen faces a near-impossible climb in a race where track position is everything.
