Verstappen hit with FIA investigation following bizarre moment in FP2

18:32, 01 Aug 2025
Updated: 18:36, 01 Aug 2025
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Co-author:Tobia Elia
As if things couldn't get worse for Red Bull on Friday in Hungary, we saw a very peculiar moment from Max Verstappen. He seemed to throw a towel out of the car, which the FIA will examine.
The first two free practices did not go well for the Red Bull driver: "It feels like I'm driving on ice," Verstappen already said during the second training.
After some work in the pit lane, we came across a very odd moment: Verstappen seemed to throw a towel out of the car. Something the FIA will look into after the session.
Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen

Penalty for Verstappen?

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Whether this will result in a penalty, or a warning, remains to be seen. The race direction will review the incident after the session and will then pass judgment. Throwing something out of the car is usually not well received by the safety organization...
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