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Max Verstappen and Christian Horner were booed heavily at the special F1 75 livery launch event in London on Tuesday. The FIA has now shared a statement.
The FIA has issued a statement following a contentious incident at the F1 75 launch involving Max Verstappen and Christian Horner, who faced booing from the crowd during the event in London. Verstappen has been a frequent target of booing, notably during last season’s British Grand Prix, and his father Jos announced that Max will boycott future special events in England. The FIA stressed the importance of respect in sports and expressed disappointment at the negative reaction towards Verstappen and Horner at the F1 launch. Emphasizing the value of great rivalries in motorsport, the FIA highlighted the need for a culture of respect at all levels of competition. Additionally, the FIA reaffirmed its commitment to combat online abuse in sports through the United Against Online Abuse campaign, calling for unity among competitors, officials, volunteers, and fans in addressing this issue effectively.
