Young drivers need a voice: Max
The Straits Times|October 27, 2024
Max Verstappen has yet to make peace with Formula One's governing body (FIA) after being sanctioned for swearing in a press conference, but he is clear on what he would like to see happen in an ideal world.

"Drivers need to get more power," Red Bull's triple world champion said ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix on Oct 27.

"It's a tough one, but this is something that is very important for the future, for the young drivers and not so much for us. If I'm not happy, I stop. It's done.

"But the young kids that are now working towards their goal to get to Formula One, that is the main priority - to make sure that for them it's not only going to get worse from what it is."

Asked what he meant by more power, the Dutchman replied: "Voting rights. At least that we can actually be involved in the discussion.

This story is from the October 27, 2024 edition of The Straits Times.

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