Formula One’s governing body, the FIA, has condemned the “tribalist” booing of Max Verstappen and Christian Horner at F1 75 Live.

The fans let their voices be heard at the F1 75 event in London, and the governing body of motorsport didn't like it one bit.

Max Verstappen was booed by F1 fans at the launch of the 2025 season, and it seems the Dutchman is ready to make a big statement by refusing to attend any more events in the UK

Max Verstappen has threatened to boycott any future Formula 1 events held in England after he was jeered by fans at the F1 75 show in London. Last week, F1 held its very first season launch show at the O2 Arena with over 15,000 motorsport fans in attendance to see all 20 drivers unveil their new cars and liveries.

Max Verstappen's party has made a huge threat ahead of the new Formula 1 season, with the Red Bull star gearing up to defend his title.

The FIA was so bothered by booing directed at Max Verstappen and Red Bull team principal Christian Horner this week that it issued a statement about the boos on Saturday.

The FIA have issued a statement criticising "tribalist" fans who booed Max Verstappen at the F1 75 live event. Verstappen along with Red Bull chief Christian Horner and the FIA themselves were all jeered inside The O2 in London.

Max Verstappen will go into the upcoming Formula 1 season as defending champion but the treatment of the Red Bull driver at a recent event in London hasn't been well-received

Formula One's governing body urged fans to show more respect after 'tribalist' booing of four-times champion Max Verstappen and his Red Bull boss Christian Horner at a 10-team season launch.

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