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Max Verstappen surprisingly backs up Lewis Hamilton as FIA defiance grows

Double World Champion Max Verstappen has joined the likes of Alfa Romeo driver Valtteri Bottas in condemning actions taken by the FIA, in regard to the controversial ban on drivers making political statements. It was announced not long after the conclusion of the 2022 season that a range of changes would be made to the governing body's International Sporting Code (ISC), in a bid to become more aligned with other sporting governing bodies around the world. In doing so, the FIA effectively announced a ban on drivers making political statements during a Grand Prix weekend, meaning the likes of Lewis Hamilton will be unable to support a campaign or community like he so often does. The ban...
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