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F1 legend surprised Max Verstappen escaped FIA punishment over off-track incident
“An F1 legend expressed surprise that Max Verstappen wasn’t fined by the FIA for an incident at Suzuka, where Verstappen demanded a reporter be removed before starting his media session.
This reaction was triggered by the reporter’s previous question regarding Verstappen’s clash with George Russell earlier in the season.
In a podcast, David Coulthard discussed his view on the incident, noting that while Verstappen had the right not to answer, it was unusual to ask a reporter to leave.
Coulthard also shared his own experiences of facing criticism from journalists during his racing career, empathizing with Verstappen’s situation.
Despite the controversy, since the media session was private and not an official FIA event, Verstappen would not be fined for his actions.”
