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Max Verstappen has said “half” of the F1 grid would be disqualified if checked regularly as he claims “we’re all finding illegal performance”.
Max Verstappen claimed that half of the Formula 1 grid would fail regular checks due to illegal performance. Lando Norris won the 2025 F1 season by a narrow margin over Verstappen at the Yas Marina Circuit. Verstappen’s strong performance post-summer break, winning 6 out of 10 races, added suspense to the championship. Norris and Piastri faced disqualification in Las Vegas due to rear skid block violations, impacting the title fight. Verstappen suggested that all cars should be checked each weekend to ensure fair competition, citing the FIA’s random inspections as insufficient. Despite the challenges of checking every car weekly, the sport faces ongoing scrutiny over legality and performance limits.
