An FIA steward has dropped a bombshell over the impact of a Max Verstappen DNF result at the upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix. The Dutchman edged closer to his fourth world title after a spectacular victory at the Brazilian GP, despite his own race engineer betting against his win.

Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, have confirmed a huge change ahead of next weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix. In recent races, the FIA have made headlines after controversial moments during races in Mexico and the United States. Max Verstappen was handed a controversial 20-second in Mexico after forcing Lando Norris off track.

The FIA have changed three of the stewards who handed Max Verstappen two 10-second penalties in Mexico ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix. Former driver Johnny Herbert, who received criticism from Verstappen's father last weekend, is the only steward who remains in place as teams head to Brazil.

An FIA steward has dropped a bombshell over the impact of a Max Verstappen DNF result at the upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix. The Dutchman edged closer to his fourth world title after a spectacular victory at the Brazilian GP,

Max Verstappen’s participation in a charity sim racing event saw the Dutch driver fall foul of a practical joke by an F1 fan. Verstappen was taking part in a 23-hour endurance event, called ‘The Race for Mental Health’,

Verstappen won last year’s inaugural race in Vegas, when Charles Leclerc claimed second place on the last lap with an overtake on Sergio Perez.

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