The Formula 1 world was startled on Monday evening by an official statement of theFIA. The international motor sport federation confirmed thatMax Verstappenthat last weekend theGrand Prix from AzerbaijanConvincingly won, officially disqualified. The news hit like a bomb in the paddock and caused a storm of reactions from fans, teams and analysts.
According to the FIA ​​press release, irregularities were determined to the Verstappen car during a post-race inspection. Although the exact details have not been fully released, it is speculated that it would be violations with regard to the floor construction and aerodynamic components of the Red Bull. The technical delegation concluded that the car did not meet the regulations as laid down in the sporting regulations of 2025.
The disqualification means that Verstappen loses all his points from the race. This has enormous consequences for the championship: his direct competitors shift in the final ranking, and this gives the battle for the title a totally new dynamic. The victory in Baku is now officially awarded to the second man over the line, while Verstappen is deleted from the result.
The team ofRed Bull Racingreacted furiously. In a first statement, team boss Laurent Mekies announced that he was “deeply disappointed” in the decision. “We are convinced that our car was completely legal and fell within the limits of the rules. We will challenge this statement to the highest level,” said Mekies. Red Bull has already announced that it would appeal to the International Court of Appeal of the FIA.
For Dutch fans this is a bitter pill for swallowing. Verstappen, who won his fourth victory of the season in Baku, seemed to be comfortably expanding his lead in the championship. Now he not only sees those points disappear, but also threatens to seriously endanger his hunt for a new world title.
A storm immediately erupted on social media. Hashtags as#JusticeForMaxin#FIAOutGot trending worldwide. Many fans accuse the FIA ​​of bias and inconsistency in the application of the rules. Others indicate that strict enforcement is essential to guarantee honesty and safety in sports.
Analysts speak of one of the greatest controversies in recent Formula 1 history. “We have seen disqualifications more often, but this immediately meets the reigning world champion after a dominant victory. It is unprecedented and will have enormous aftermath,” said a well -known commentator.
For Verstappen itself it remains quiet for the time being. De Limburger has not been publicly commented since the announcement of the FIA. It is expected that he will give an official statement together with Red Bull later this week.
The coming days will be crucial. Red Bull will use all his legal and technical means to challenge the decision, while the FIA ​​is preparing for an intensive judgment. One thing, however, is certain: this incident will be hurry for a long time and can completely change the course of the Formula 1 season 2025.
