Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard said the FIA should have reprimanded Max Verstappen after the four-time champion ejected Giles Richards of The Guardian from a Red Bull hospitality media session at the Japanese Grand Prix.
The ejection at Suzuka occurred when Max Verstappen refused to start the session until the journalist left, linked to questions about a collision with George Russell and an earlier exchange at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
On the Up To Speed podcast, David Coulthard said he was surprised the FIA did not "take a stance" and described asking a journalist to leave as unusual.
Coulthard recalled his own experience with criticism and warned that praise for drivers such as Kimi Antonelli can quickly be followed by scrutiny.
This summary is based on coverage by Motorsport.
Read the full article at Motorsport.
More automotive news: Latest car news