Max Verstappen is one of the most influential voices in the entire world of motorsport. What he’s achieved in the sport from the very beginning of his F1 career has catapulted his stock amongst fans and the other stakeholders of the sport. Naturally, what he says holds at least an ounce of weight. Formula 1 in recent years, at least since Liberty Media’s takeover, has been on an expansion spree. It has successfully penetrated the US and Middle-Eastern markets. That being said, does it come at the cost of ignoring its roots? For Max Verstappen’s sake, we hope not!

Verstappen in the past has often spoken about the classic European circuits and what they mean to him. In an interview with Sky Sports F1, he singled out Monaco and Spa Francorchamps as two circuits he doesn’t want F1 to kick off the calendar, ever. And what the FIA’s president has had to say recently might come put the mind of the 2x Champion at peace.

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the FIA’s president was quoted by Formulapassion.it as saying, “Even if there are other parts of the world that are becoming more attractive, we mustn’t abandon Europe – he explained – everything started there for F1. I think you can go anywhere, but you can’t take everything out of Europe at the same time. I will try to protect her as much as possible.” [translated via Google Translate]

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In the past, the FIA has been on the wrong side of the drivers. Even though Verstappen’s wishes with regard to circuits seem to be considered by the governing body, the Dutch lion runs the risk of falling foul of the fans’ demands to the FIA.

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Red Bull and the cost-cap saga is one of the most well-known controversies in the history of F1. Even though the matter is now settled, the fans still want to see a pound of flesh exacted from the Milton-Keynes-based outfit.

According to Express UK, “In a recent survey, Express Sport readers have had their say and a decisive 61.4 per cent of respondents believe that teams should be banned, rather than fined, in future cases. More than 4,000 people responded with less than 40 per cent agreeing that a fine is sufficient.”

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Do you think Verstappen should be penalized for any transgressions made by Red Bull in the future?