F1 LIVE | The FIA is 'a mess' and Verstappen backs Sainz Sr.

07:00, 16 May

Updated: 07:57, 16 May

bySavannah Lenz

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Lewis Hamilton describes the FIA as 'a mess'

Hamilton said, "I hadn't seen [the changes]. I don't know where it's stemming from. It’s ridiculous”.

On Wednesday, the FIA announced several changes to Appendix B. One of the more noteworthy rule changes was reducing the monetary fines. Another was giving the stewards the power to veto a penalty for certain infringements.

He continued, “Nothing I say is going to make a difference. It seems a bit of a mess there at the moment."

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Verstappen backs Sainz Sr. as presidential candidate

Another pressing conversational topic has been the discussion surrounding Carlos Sainz Sr's possibly presidential run. About this, Max Verstappen said, "I read about that a little bit. I do think that he's very well respected in the world here and in the rally world."

"People always say, 'but it's conflicting with his son', but he's professional enough to keep that separated from each other. It would be a great addition to run for president."

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