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The FIA has released a statement addressing the boos directed at the reigning F1 World Champion Max Verstappen and Christian Horner during the F1 75 live event.
All 10 teams participated in Tuesday’s event at the O2 Arena, presenting their liveries to 15,000 fans in the arena and millions watching from home. During Red Bull’s presentation, Team Principal Horner and driver Verstappen faced jeers from the predominantly British audience during the RB21 reveal. The British crowd’s dissent towards Red Bull escalated after the contentious end to Verstappen’s title fight against Hamilton in the 2021 season finale. The FIA criticized the crowd’s behavior, denouncing the “tribalist reaction” towards the World Champion and Red Bull’s Christian Horner. The FIA emphasized the importance of respect in motorsport and expressed disappointment in the audience’s response, highlighting their commitment to combating online abuse in sport. They called on the sporting community to consider the impact of their actions both online and offline, advocating for unity against such negative behavior.
