The Formula 1 world is in absolute shock as the FIA officially confirms new penalties for Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen following their fiery clash in Mexico — a decision that has ignited fury, disbelief, and whispers of corruption at the very heart of the sport.
According to leaked internal documents, two separate FIA reports contradict each other — one clearing Hamilton of wrongdoing, and another imposing a 10-second penalty that destroyed his race. Fans are calling it “the biggest farce since Abu Dhabi 2021.”
“It’s madness,” fumed one ex-driver. “How can the same body write two reports and punish the innocent one?”
The incident in Mexico saw Hamilton and Verstappen locked in a brutal wheel-to-wheel battle. When Hamilton locked up and went wide, telemetry showed no advantage gained — yet the FIA dropped the hammer anyway, citing a “need to maintain authority.” Critics say it’s a thinly veiled excuse for poor judgment.
Social media exploded overnight:
#JusticeForLewis and #FIAFix began trending within hours, as fans accused officials of bias and manipulation.
The controversy now threatens to overshadow the upcoming Brazilian Grand Prix, where Hamilton — already under immense pressure — faces not just his rivals, but what many are calling a “broken system.”
Meanwhile, Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur is reportedly “furious but cautious,” walking a tightrope between supporting his star driver and avoiding further conflict with the FIA. Insiders claim Ferrari engineers are “rallying behind Lewis,” vowing to “let his driving speak louder than politics.”
As tensions skyrocket, the question echoes across the paddock:
Is Formula 1 still a sport — or has it become a theater of power, politics, and punishment?
