Skip to main content

Sign up for free

  • Get quick access to your favorite articles

  • Manage alerts on breaking news and favorite drivers

  • Make your voice heard with article commenting.

Recommended for you

Rookie Dennis Hauger and overcoming the uncomfortable feeling ahead of first Indy 500

IndyCar
110th Running of the Indianapolis 500
Rookie Dennis Hauger and overcoming the uncomfortable feeling ahead of first Indy 500

NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027 unveiled

NASCAR Cup
All-Star Race
NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027 unveiled

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has a largely throwback All Star Race idea

NASCAR Cup
All-Star Race
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has a largely throwback All Star Race idea

Kevin Harvick on Natalie Decker: "I don't like to see a mockery made out of what our sport is"

NASCAR Truck
Charlotte
Kevin Harvick on Natalie Decker: "I don't like to see a mockery made out of what our sport is"

The milk of choice for every 2026 Indy 500 driver

IndyCar
110th Running of the Indianapolis 500
The milk of choice for every 2026 Indy 500 driver

Enter the simulation - How GM tech accelerated Cadillac's F1 entry

Formula 1
Canadian GP
Enter the simulation - How GM tech accelerated Cadillac's F1 entry

NASCAR on Prime trackside coverage to feature several Cup Series legends

NASCAR Cup
Charlotte
NASCAR on Prime trackside coverage to feature several Cup Series legends

WNBA star Caitlin Clark to serve as Grand Marshal for the Indy 500

IndyCar
110th Running of the Indianapolis 500
WNBA star Caitlin Clark to serve as Grand Marshal for the Indy 500
Formula 1

FIA blames “tribalist” fan behavior for Verstappen, Horner boos

The FIA has released a statement following the incident from the F1 75 season launch

Ben Vinel
Ben Vinel
Edited:
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing

Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing

Photo by: Red Bull Content Pool

The FIA has called for respect from fans after boos were heard during the F1 75 event in London on Tuesday, which launched the 2025 season.

During the ceremony, where all new F1 liveries and some novel cars were unveiled, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner and his driver Max Verstappen appeared on stage, which prompted some jeers from the mostly British crowd.

Verstappen and Red Bull have been somewhat unpopular in the United Kingdom ever since they came out on top in the 2021 world championship, following a titanic season-long battle with Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes, which ended in controversy.

The booing was not to the FIA’s taste, and the motorsport governing body has released a statement where it condemns the crowd’s attitude.

“Great rivalries throughout the history of motorsport have contributed to making it such an exciting experience for fans,” an FIA spokesperson said.

Read Also:

“But what underpins sport at all levels is a culture of respect. As such, it was disappointing to hear the crowd's tribalist reaction to FIA Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen and his Red Bull Team Principal and CEO Christian Horner, at the F1 launch in London.

“Max and Christian have both contributed greatly to the sport we love. In the season ahead we should not lose sight of that.

“As part of the FIA’s commitment to protect the integrity of the sport, we are leading a coalition tackling online abuse in sport under the banner of our United Against Online Abuse campaign.

“We stand with all of our competitors, officials, volunteers, and fans to unite against this growing threat. We urge the sporting community to consider the impact of their actions both online and offline.”

Motorsport.com understands the matter will likely be raised at the next World Motor Sport Council gathering on Wednesday.

Additional reporting by Filip Cleeren

Photos from the F1 75 Live season launch

Cars and drivers line-up

F1 75 Live season launch
McLaren MCL39

F1 75 Live season launch
O2 Arena atmosphere

F1 75 Live season launch
McLaren MCL39

F1 75 Live season launch
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, Frederic Vasseur, Team Principal and General Manager, Scuderia Ferrari, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari

F1 75 Live season launch
Ferrari SF-25

F1 75 Live season launch
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari

F1 75 Live season launch
Ferrari SF-25

F1 75 Live season launch
Ferrari SF-25

F1 75 Live season launch
Ferrari SF-25

F1 75 Live season launch
Ferrari SF-25

F1 75 Live season launch
Ferrari SF-25

F1 75 Live season launch
Ferrari SF-25

F1 75 Live season launch
Ferrari SF-25

F1 75 Live season launch
Ferrari SF-25

F1 75 Live season launch
Ferrari SF-25

F1 75 Live season launch
Red Bull Racing RB21, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing

F1 75 Live season launch
Red Bull Racing RB21

F1 75 Live season launch
Liam Lawson, Red Bull Racing

F1 75 Live season launch
Red Bull Racing RB21

F1 75 Live season launch
Red Bull Racing RB21

F1 75 Live season launch
Red Bull Racing RB21

F1 75 Live season launch
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing

F1 75 Live season launch
Mercedes F1 W16

F1 75 Live season launch
Mercedes F1 W16

F1 75 Live season launch
Mercedes F1 W16

F1 75 Live season launch
Tems

F1 75 Live season launch
Aston Martin Racing AMR25

F1 75 Live season launch
Aston Martin Racing AMR25

F1 75 Live season launch
Aston Martin Racing AMR25

F1 75 Live season launch
Machine Gun Kelly

F1 75 Live season launch
Alpine A525

F1 75 Live season launch
Alpine A525

F1 75 Live season launch
Alpine A525

F1 75 Live season launch
Alpine A525

F1 75 Live season launch
Alpine A525

F1 75 Live season launch
Alpine A525

F1 75 Live season launch
Machine Gun Kelly

F1 75 Live season launch
Haas VF-25

F1 75 Live season launch
Haas VF-25

F1 75 Live season launch
Haas VF-25

F1 75 Live season launch
Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Team, Esteban, Haas F1 Team

F1 75 Live season launch
Haas VF-25

F1 75 Live season launch
Haas VF-25

F1 75 Live season launch
Isack Hadjar, RB F1 Team, Yuki Tsunoda, RB F1 Team, Racing Bulls VCARB 02

F1 75 Live season launch
Racing Bulls VCARB 02

F1 75 Live season launch
Racing Bulls VCARB 02

F1 75 Live season launch
Racing Bulls VCARB 02

F1 75 Live season launch
Racing Bulls VCARB 02

F1 75 Live season launch
Racing Bulls VCARB 02

F1 75 Live season launch
Jack Whitehall

F1 75 Live season launch
Carlos Sainz, Williams, James Vowles, Team Principal, Williams Racing, Alex Albon, Williams

F1 75 Live season launch
Williams FW47

F1 75 Live season launch
Carlos Sainz, Williams, Williams FW47, Alex Albon, Williams

F1 75 Live season launch
Williams FW47

F1 75 Live season launch
Williams FW47

F1 75 Live season launch
Williams FW47

F1 75 Live season launch
Kick Clean C45

F1 75 Live season launch
Kick Clean C45

F1 75 Live season launch
Kick Clean C45

F1 75 Live season launch
Kick Clean C45

F1 75 Live season launch
Kick Clean C45

F1 75 Live season launch
Kick Clean C45

F1 75 Live season launch
Kick Clean C45

F1 75 Live season launch
George Russell, Mercedes and Carmen Montero Mundt

F1 75 Live season launch
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing

F1 75 Live season launch
Yuki Tsunoda, RB F1 Team

F1 75 Live season launch
Kevin Weaver, Jerry Bruckheimer, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes, Director of Red Bull Racing, Christian Horner, Team Principal, Red Bull Racing, George Russell, Mercedes

F1 75 Live season launch
Geri Horner with Christian Horner, Team Principal, Red Bull Racing

F1 75 Live season launch
Tana Ramsay, Gordon Ramsay and Holly Ramsay

F1 75 Live season launch
Nigel Mansell

F1 75 Live season launch
Natalie Pinkham

F1 75 Live season launch
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari

F1 75 Live season launch
Maura Higgins

F1 75 Live season launch
Damon Hill, Nigel Mansell

F1 75 Live season launch
Lissie Mackintosh

F1 75 Live season launch
Jean Alesi

F1 75 Live season launch
Dina Asher-Smith

F1 75 Live season launch
Zak Brown, McLaren CEO

F1 75 Live season launch
Isack Hadjar, RB F1 Team

F1 75 Live season launch
Lando Norris, McLaren

F1 75 Live season launch
Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing, Andy Cowell, Team Principal, Aston Martin F1 Team, Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing

F1 75 Live season launch
Alex Albon, Williams

F1 75 Live season launch
George Russell, Mercedes

F1 75 Live season launch
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing

F1 75 Live season launch
Oscar Piastri, McLaren, Lando Norris, McLaren

F1 75 Live season launch
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes

F1 75 Live season launch
Carlos Sainz, Williams

F1 75 Live season launch
Isack Hadjar, RB F1 Team

F1 75 Live season launch
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing

F1 75 Live season launch
Formula 1
90
Read Also:

Share Or Save This Story

Previous article F1 rookies Antonelli and Bearman share amusing driving test struggles
Next article Hamilton's start at Ferrari, seen from Italy: How did fans and media react?

Top Comments
More from
Ben Vinel

Cadillac details new F1 upgrade package for Canadian GP

Formula 1
Formula 1
Canadian GP
Cadillac details new F1 upgrade package for Canadian GP

Honda reveals “important target” for F1 Canadian GP

Formula 1
Formula 1
Canadian GP
Honda reveals “important target” for F1 Canadian GP

How Colton Herta is chasing his F1 dream

Formula 1
How Colton Herta is chasing his F1 dream
More from
Max Verstappen

How Max Verstappen "showed he is one of the best GT3 drivers" at Nurburgring 24 Hours

Intercontinental GT Challenge
Intercontinental GT Challenge
24h Nürburgring
How Max Verstappen "showed he is one of the best GT3 drivers" at Nurburgring 24 Hours

Naomi Schiff reveals how GT drivers felt about Max Verstappen's Nurburgring debut

Formula 1
Formula 1
Canadian GP
Naomi Schiff reveals how GT drivers felt about Max Verstappen's Nurburgring debut

What to watch out for at the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours

NLS
What to watch out for at the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours
More from
Red Bull Racing

Why Ford 'loves the V8 idea' in F1 amid changing road car strategy

Formula 1
Formula 1
Why Ford 'loves the V8 idea' in F1 amid changing road car strategy

Red Bull launches $95 Crocs clog with F1 car-inspired design

Formula 1
Formula 1
Canadian GP
Red Bull launches $95 Crocs clog with F1 car-inspired design

Exclusive: How Red Bull and Ford managed to build a competitive F1 engine straight away

Formula 1
Exclusive: How Red Bull and Ford managed to build a competitive F1 engine straight away

Latest news

Rookie Dennis Hauger and overcoming the uncomfortable feeling ahead of first Indy 500

IndyCar
110th Running of the Indianapolis 500
Rookie Dennis Hauger and overcoming the uncomfortable feeling ahead of first Indy 500

NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027 unveiled

NASCAR Cup
All-Star Race
NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027 unveiled

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has a largely throwback All Star Race idea

NASCAR Cup
All-Star Race
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has a largely throwback All Star Race idea

Kevin Harvick on Natalie Decker: "I don't like to see a mockery made out of what our sport is"

NASCAR Truck
Charlotte
Kevin Harvick on Natalie Decker: "I don't like to see a mockery made out of what our sport is"

Feature

Discover prime content

The F1 power unit formula solution that could suit all parties

Formula 1
By Jake Boxall-Legge
The F1 power unit formula solution that could suit all parties

How F1's ADUO system works

Formula 1
By Stefan Ehlen, Oliver Trebes
How F1's ADUO system works

How Colton Herta is chasing his F1 dream

Formula 1
By Ben Vinel
How Colton Herta is chasing his F1 dream

How Formula 1 driving has changed – and stayed the same

Formula 1
By Jake Boxall-Legge
How Formula 1 driving has changed – and stayed the same
View more