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Coulthard Questions FIA Silence Over Verstappen's Japan Incident

Published April 7, 2026 · Updated April 7, 2026 · Motorsport.com

Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard expressed surprise that the FIA did not reprimand Max Verstappen following the four-time champion's incident with a British journalist at Suzuka.

The incident occurred during a Red Bull hospitality media session when Verstappen bluntly refused to start until the journalist left the room.

Coulthard questioned why the governing body remained silent on the matter, highlighting the tension between the driver and the press.

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