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FIA Clears Max Verstappen in High-Stakes Towel Drama at Hungarian Grand Prix

David Castro by David Castro
August 2, 2025
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FIA Clears Max Verstappen in High-Stakes Towel Drama at Hungarian Grand Prix

The FIA has made a groundbreaking announcement following a controversial incident involving F1 superstar Max Verstappen at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The four-time F1 champion was under scrutiny for a supposed breach of regulations during the race weekend in Budapest. Verstappen faced allegations of being released in an unsafe condition after he was spotted tossing a Red Bull towel onto the track during FP2. This move raised serious safety concerns as the towel could have posed a risk to both Verstappen and his fellow drivers.

In a dramatic turn of events, the FIA stewards have now revealed their verdict after a thorough investigation into the matter. Despite the gravity of the situation, Verstappen managed to escape a penalty, leaving many in disbelief. The FIA stated that the driver unintentionally had the towel slip into the cockpit, unbeknownst to the team. When Verstappen realized the presence of the towel, he took matters into his own hands by discarding it as far away from the car and the track as possible.

Verstappen throwing white towel out of car. That is a subtle foreshadowing of retiring at the end of this season
pic.twitter.com/2rcSDLBth3

— 🛞. (@33slowpilots) August 1, 2025

The stewards acknowledged the potential danger the towel posed if it had interfered with the driver’s control of the car. However, they deemed the incident less severe than a scenario involving a more hazardous object left in the cockpit. As a consequence, only a warning was issued to Red Bull, much to the surprise of many in the F1 community.

This verdict has sparked a wave of reactions, with fans and experts alike expressing their opinions on the matter. Verstappen’s handling of the situation and the subsequent decision by the FIA have once again highlighted the fine margins and intense scrutiny that come with competing at the highest level of motorsport. As the F1 season continues to unfold, the spotlight remains firmly on the drivers and teams to uphold the strict safety standards set by the governing body.

To add something more, but funny, it look someone find the towel:

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