Insane! This is the craziest rumor ever in Formula 1!

Rumours are a daily occurrence in Formula 1. In recent times, many have been about Max Verstappen and a possible switch to Mercedes. In a week when the teams have time off, there is now also a story going around that is so absurd, it's impossible not to report it.

The unknown medium Business F1 reports that it is now forbidden to eat chocolate in the hospitality and garage of Haas F1, and the hotel rooms. Ayao Komatsu, the team boss of the American racing team, is said to have banned it. The reason? Chocolate according to the Japanese, poses a serious health risk because of its high fat and sugar content.

It gets even crazier: according to the medium, Komatsu would even want to frisk his employees, to ensure that they are not carrying any chocolate!

A potential internal conflict at Haas, that is. At least, that's the report. Staff members are said to be angry about the ban, which could be reversed. And if this doesn't happen, Komatsu could be sued!

GPblog asked Haas and the reaction made it more than clear how insane the story is considered. This rumor is so absurd that they won't even bother to deny it.