Ex-F1 driver blames FIA for making a ‘mess’ of things after fans booed Max Verstappen at F1 75

Christijan Albers held the FIA accountable for the disrespectful boos faced by Max Verstappen at the F1 75 live event,

Ex-F1 driver blames FIA for making a ‘mess’ of things after fans booed Max Verstappen at F1 75

Max Verstappen booed on stage at the F1 75 event (via Red Bull)

Max Verstappen was met with extremely hostile and disrespectful behavior at the F1 75 event at the London O2 Arena. The Dutchman alongside Red Bull boss Christian Horner was booed allegedly due to the team’s controversial situations in the previous season. Ex-F1 driver Christijan Albers has shared his verdict on the controversy and held the FIA responsible for the ‘mess’.

Jos Verstappen had clarified that Max Verstappen wished not to attend the events in England anymore if such was the reaction from the crowd. Even the FIA was booed during the F1 75 event during a special segment. Christijan Albers believed that the governing body had it coming but raised concerns over Verstappen’s disrespect.

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Albers claimed that the disrespect hurled towards the FIA was still understandable. However, the Dutchman noted that the rest of the situation was ‘inappropriate’. The 45-year-old insisted that the governing body was behind all the ‘mess’ that was being created.

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Well, I think that’s ok, I have to tell you honestly. The rest I don’t really think is appropriate. The FIA is just making an incredible mess of things. That’s a completely different topic.

Christijan Albers told De Telegraaf’s podcast.

Christijan Albers questions if the booing was towards Red Bull or just one person

Christian Horner and Red Bull were the center of multiple controversies in the 2024 season, especially the team principal’s alleged inappropriate conduct saga. Christijan Albers pointed out that even Horner was uncomfortable during the segment when he was being booed. The Dutchman further questioned if the disrespect was towards the team principal or the team as a whole.

Christian Horner and Max Verstappen (Via Imago)
Christian Horner and Max Verstappen (Via Imago)

I wonder if it was for the team or for the one gentleman? He was surprised too. You could see he was getting uncomfortable.

Christijan Albers noted.

The 2025 season is set to be even more exciting than the previous seasons due to multiple teams and drivers looking promising of championship contention. The FIA must ensure better conditions for the drivers during such events. The governing body has already faced a lot of backlashe over the disappointing situation at the F1 75 event.