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FIA Condemns Booing of Verstappen and Horner at F1 Season Launch

The governing body calls for respect in Formula 1 after Red Bull figures face jeers during the sport's 75th anniversary event in London.

Formula One F1 - F1 75 Live Season Launch - The O2, London, Britain - February 18, 2025 Red Bull's Max Verstappen during the launch REUTERS/Andrew Boyers/File Photo
Verstappen arrives for the launch event in Greenwich, at which all ten teams unveiled their new liveries for 2025

Overview

  • Max Verstappen and Christian Horner were booed by fans at the F1 75 Live event in London's O2 Arena, which drew over 15,000 attendees.
  • The FIA released a statement criticizing the 'tribalist' behavior and emphasizing the importance of respect in sports.
  • Verstappen's controversial 2021 championship and Horner's role in the Netflix series 'Drive to Survive' are believed to have contributed to the negative reception.
  • Verstappen has expressed reluctance to attend future events in England, with his father calling the booing 'unacceptable.'
  • The FIA highlighted its ongoing efforts to combat online and offline abuse through initiatives like the United Against Online Abuse campaign.