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Guenther Steiner vows to fight FIA penalty chaos until death: F1’s future hangs in the balance

Harry Bright by Harry Bright
December 29, 2025
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Guenther Steiner vows to fight FIA penalty chaos until death: F1’s future hangs in the balance

May 5, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Former team principle Guenther Steiner walks into the paddock before the F1 Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

Former Haas Team Principal Guenther Steiner is on a relentless crusade against what he perceives as the FIA’s flawed approach to penalties in Formula 1, vowing to fight for reform until his last breath. In a fiery appearance on the Red Flags podcast, Steiner unleashed a torrent of criticism aimed at the inconsistency and unpredictability that has plagued the FIA’s decision-making throughout the tumultuous 2025 championship season.

Steiner expressed his exasperation over the lack of uniformity in penalty enforcement, making it clear that he believes the governing body has failed to uphold the integrity of the sport. “They need to be consistent and I will not stop until either I die or they change it,” he declared, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. His words resonate with many within the paddock who have echoed similar concerns, particularly in light of the heated debates surrounding steward decisions this past season.

While acknowledging the FIA’s commendable focus on safety, Steiner did not hold back in calling for urgent reform regarding the penalty system. “It’s too little too late,” he stated, signaling that fans and drivers alike are fed up with the current state of affairs. With a significant regulatory overhaul on the horizon, he believes the FIA has a golden opportunity to reshape its reputation and regain the trust of the F1 community. “Now, the FIA has got the opportunity to get it right to be the rockstars next year because they got a lot of money in the new Concorde agreement to fix it,” he asserted. “It’s down to the FIA to fix it.”

Steiner didn’t shy away from providing concrete examples of what he deems poor decision-making, particularly referencing the controversial penalties at the season finale in Abu Dhabi. He highlighted the inconsistencies in how stewards addressed incidents involving drivers like Yuki Tsunoda and Lando Norris, suggesting that the decisions appeared to be made in a manner that prioritized optics over fairness. “What we saw on the last race [Abu Dhabi] when, ‘oh we need to give a penalty to Yuki towards Lando, not giving one to Lando, and then everybody who was swerving once got a penalty so we are all doing it consistently. It is like, ‘too little too late guys… There’s a bigger picture there,” he lamented.

As the dust settles on the 2025 season, the spotlight is now firmly on the FIA, with fans and stakeholders eager for change. Will the governing body heed Steiner’s impassioned call for reform, or will it continue to stumble in the shadows of inconsistency? The future of Formula 1 hangs in the balance as the battle for a fairer, more transparent racing experience intensifies. The clock is ticking, and Steiner won’t rest until the FIA takes action—because in the world of Formula 1, every second counts.

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