Poll Reveals Majority Support for Punishment of Max Verstappen Over Radio Outburst at Hungarian GP

Max Verstappen’s recent conduct at the Hungarian Grand Prix, where he unleashed a verbal tirade at his team over the radio, has sparked significant debate. According to a new poll, many believe the reigning Formula 1 world champion should face repercussions from Red Bull for his aggressive behavior.

At the Hungaroring, Verstappen expressed growing frustration with Red Bull’s race strategy, which he perceived as flawed. His comments to his race engineer, Gianpiero ‘GP’ Lambiase, were notably aggressive. In one heated exchange, Lambiase made a sarcastic remark about Verstappen’s tire management. Verstappen responded angrily, shouting: “No mate, don’t give me that bulls*** now! You guys gave me this f***ing strategy, OK? I’m trying to rescue what’s left. F*** sake.”

After finishing fifth in the race, Verstappen further defended his actions, telling critics to “f*** off” if they had issues with his behavior.

The controversy surrounding Verstappen’s conduct led to a poll asking if he should be punished by Red Bull. The results revealed a clear preference among fans, with 69% of respondents supporting some form of punishment for Verstappen’s outbursts. Meanwhile, 31% of voters preferred to let Verstappen continue without official reprimand, which seems to align with Red Bull’s approach—likely addressing the matter privately rather than imposing any formal sanctions.

Verstappen is known for his direct and sometimes volatile communication style, but many F1 fans and observers feel that his recent behavior went beyond acceptable limits for a driver interacting with their team. As the season progresses, it remains to be seen how Red Bull will manage this situation and whether Verstappen’s conduct will impact his standing within the team.