The Formula 1 world was rocked today by an unexpected and controversial announcement from Victoria Verstappen , the sister of three-time world champion Max Verstappen . During an interview at a local lifestyle event in Monaco, Victoria suddenly spoke out about her brother in a way no one had anticipated – and the fallout is already being felt at the highest levels of the FIA.

According to reporters present, Victoria stated with great seriousness:

“Max has been unhappy within the Red Bull team for months. What’s happening behind the scenes isn’t okay – and I think the public needs to know that.”

Those words hit like a bombshell. Never before had a Verstappen family member spoken so explicitly about his situation at Red Bull Racing. Within hours, the clip went viral on social media, garnering millions of views and reactions from fans worldwide. Some supported her courageous statements, while others accused her of harming Max’s professional interests.

But the public outcry didn’t stop there. According to sources within the Formula 1 organization, the FIA ‘s reaction was downright furious . An anonymous insider reported that FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem considered banning Victoria Verstappen from the paddock at Max’s next Grand Prix , fearing further public revelations or media pressure.

“We don’t want family tragedies to overshadow the sporting aspect of Formula 1,” an FIA spokesperson reportedly said. “Access to the paddock is a privilege, not a right.”

The FIA’s action, however, immediately raises questions about transparency and abuse of power within the sport. Several F1 journalists and former drivers, including Nico Rosberg, have since spoken out and warned of the consequences of suppressing family members or whistleblowers.

Max Verstappen himself has not yet officially responded to his sister’s statements. However, he was spotted leaving Red Bull’s headquarters in Milton Keynes with a visibly tense expression. Rumors are circulating that an internal crisis meeting with team principal Christian Horner has taken place.

Fans are now wondering if there are actual tensions between Max and Red Bull, and whether Victoria’s words are the beginning of a much bigger revelation. The upcoming Grand Prix, taking place at Spa-Francorchamps, already promises to be tense – with or without Victoria’s presence.

What started as a comment from a sister has quickly developed into a potential crisis in Formula 1. One thing is certain: this story is far from over.