Montoya Demands Heavy Penalties for Driver Dissent
Former F1 ace calls for fines and race bans against drivers who openly challenge the sport's governance and regulatory direction.
Former F1 ace calls for fines and race bans against drivers who openly challenge the sport's governance and regulatory direction.
Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya is calling for heavy penalties, including fines or race bans, against drivers who disrespect the sport and its direction. Read at BBC Sport
Montoya's comments come in response to Red Bull's Max Verstappen's criticism of the 2026 F1 regulations, highlighting the growing tensions within the F1 community.
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