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Max Verstappen Rips F1 Rules to Shreds, Calls for Urgent Reform Amid Controversial Penalties!

James Taylor by James Taylor
November 22, 2025
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Max Verstappen Rips F1 Rules to Shreds, Calls for Urgent Reform Amid Controversial Penalties!

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 21: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing prepares to drive during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 21, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202511220191 // Usage for editorial use only //

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Max Verstappen’s Shocking Take on F1 Rules: “I’d Shred Them!”

As the Formula 1 world gears up for the thrilling 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix, reigning four-time world champion Max Verstappen has thrown down the gauntlet, sparking outrage and intrigue with his explosive comments on the sport’s convoluted racing regulations. In a bold and humorous display, Verstappen quipped that he would personally run the entire rulebook through a shredder—a statement that resonates deeply amidst the ongoing chaos surrounding F1’s enforcement of penalties.

The catalyst for Verstappen’s fierce critique? A controversial 10-second penalty handed to Australian rookie Oscar Piastri during the recent Brazilian Grand Prix, which has sent shockwaves through the paddock. Piastri was deemed primarily at fault for a three-car collision on Lap 5, which involved F1 heavyweights Charles Leclerc and Kimi Antonelli. This decision has been met with widespread dissent from fellow drivers, including Leclerc himself, who defended Piastri, underscoring the growing discontent with how racing incidents are adjudicated.

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Verstappen expressed his frustration candidly, stating, “I don’t always like the rules we have, but I simply follow them as they are written.” He lamented the disconnect between real-time racing observations and the rigid interpretations of the rulebook, underscoring a persistent dilemma: “The more rules you create, the harder you make it for yourself.” His jest of shredding the guidelines was not just comedic relief; it was a clarion call for F1 to rethink its approach to officiating.

The outcry against the current regulatory framework has been echoed by other drivers, particularly Carlos Sainz, who slammed Piastri’s penalty as “unacceptable.” Sainz, a prominent voice in the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA), argued that the rules have strayed dangerously far from the realities of racing. “Everyone that’s really raced a race car knows he could have done nothing to avoid an accident there,” he asserted, referencing a series of questionable penalties that have marred the season.

Adding fuel to the fire, George Russell, another GPDA director, highlighted the inherent flaws in applying a one-size-fits-all rulebook to the dynamic nature of racing. He pointed to specific incidents at iconic circuits, emphasizing that each corner presents unique challenges and should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Despite the mounting pressure for reform, Verstappen remains hesitant to engage in the nitty-gritty of rule discussions. Reflecting on a previous experience that landed him a public-service penalty, he declared, “If I have something to say about it, I should do that directly with the stewards or the FIA.” His caution illustrates the precarious balance drivers must maintain when voicing their opinions publicly.

With the Las Vegas Grand Prix looming on the horizon, the question remains: can F1 navigate its way out of this regulatory labyrinth? Verstappen’s call for clearer, more intuitive rules might just be the catalyst the sport needs to restore integrity and excitement to its beloved racing tradition. As fans and drivers alike await the next chapter in this unfolding drama, one thing is clear—Formula 1 is at a crossroads, and the future of its racing guidelines hangs in the balance.

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