🔥 Formula 1 drama bursts loose: Verstappen and Mekies prepare lawsuit against Fia and Ben Sulayem

The Formula 1 world is completely in turmoil after four-time world championMax VerstappeninRed Bull team boss/CEO Laurent Mekieshave publicly announced to consider legal steps against theFIAand her chairmanMohammed I will irrigate. The news came as a thunderbolt in clear sky and immediately caused a stir in the paddock, with fans and in the international media.

New evidence is above water

According to statements from both Verstappen and Mekies, “new and convincing evidence” that would indicate abuses within the FIA, ranging from partisan decisions to conscious manipulation of procedures. Although the details of this material have not yet been completely brought out, Verstappen emphasized that he “saw no other choice” than taking legal action.

“The sport I love must remain transparent and honest,” said Verstappen during an unexpected press conference. “This is not just about me or Red Bull, but about the future of Formula 1.”

Mekies: “Time to take responsibility”

Laurent Mekies joined the words of his driver. According to the Red Bull CEO, confidence in the FIA ​​has come under heavy pressure in recent months. “We have tried to solve this internally, but there are limits. When the highest body of motor sport refuses to take responsibility, we must go to court.”

Mekies emphasized that the possible court case is not aimed at the sport itself, but on individuals who, according to him, “endanger the integrity of Formula 1”.

Fans respond en masse

The news spread at lightning speed via social media. Hashtags were within a few hours#JusticeForF1in#VerstappenvsfiaWorldwide in the trending lists. Fans are fully speculating about what this can mean for the current championship.

“This is unprecedented,” wrote a user on X. “If even the world champion openly attacks the FIA, then you know that something is seriously wrong.”

Others fear that a legal battle will overshadow the season and possibly lead to chaos in the regulations.

Ben Sulayem under fire

FIA chairman Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who has recently been discredited more often because of internal criticism and rumors about abuse of power, now seems to be right in the eye of the storm. For the time being, he has not yet officially responded to the announcement of Verstappen and Mekies, but sources close to the FIA ​​speak of “big concerns” about the reputation damage that this can cause.

What now?

Although a formal indictment has not yet been submitted, insiders expect the documents to be submitted to an international court within a few weeks. Should it come to that, this would be thegreatest legal battle in the history of Formula 1can be.

What the consequences are for the current season and the future of the sport remains unclear. However, one thing is certain: this drama will continue to control the headlines for a long time.