Former racing star Danica Patrick, an outspoken fan of Max Verstappen, has ignited a new controversy by accusing Lewis Hamilton following his recent comments on Verstappen’s FIA penalty during the Singapore GP. Hamilton’s remarks, which questioned the severity of the penalty handed to Verstappen, have sparked outrage among Verstappen’s supporters, with Patrick leading the charge.

After Verstappen was hit with a controversial penalty during the Singapore Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton openly criticized the FIA’s decision, suggesting that the penalty was too lenient. “Max got off lightly,” Hamilton reportedly said, fueling debate over the fairness of the ruling. Verstappen was penalized for an incident involving track limits, which many believe impacted the outcome of the race.

Danica Patrick, who has often spoken highly of Verstappen’s racing abilities, quickly took to social media to express her frustration with Hamilton’s statement. “He [Verstappen] got what he deserved, and Lewis has no place questioning the FIA. He’s worthy of that penalty, and Hamilton’s comments were unnecessary,” Patrick wrote in a heated post, defending the FIA’s decision.

Patrick’s accusation has fueled a growing divide between fans of the two drivers, with Verstappen supporters praising her for standing up to Hamilton, while others argue that Hamilton was simply expressing his opinion on a matter of race fairness. The back-and-forth has sparked intense debate within the Formula 1 community, with social media becoming a battleground for fans of both sides.

Hamilton, who is no stranger to controversies on and off the track, has yet to respond to Patrick’s comments. However, his critique of the FIA’s ruling has added another layer of drama to the ongoing rivalry between him and Verstappen, which has been one of the central narratives in recent F1 seasons.

Max Verstappen, who remains focused on his championship run, has not directly addressed the controversy, but sources close to the driver suggest that he’s more concerned with his performance in the remaining races than with the war of words surrounding the penalty.

As the Formula 1 season continues, the rivalry between Verstappen and Hamilton is expected to intensify, with this latest incident adding fuel to the fire. Fans and analysts alike are watching closely to see how the relationship between the two drivers—and their supporters—evolves as the championship battle heats up.