Max Verstappen aims another jab at FIA as Red Bull star furious in Saudi Arabia

called out the 's clampdown on driver language after the , suggesting that he and other F1 stars are 'not allowed to express their opinions' without risks of fines from the sport's governing body. The reigning world champion found himself in hot water with the stewards after he was perceived to have 'left the track and gained an advantage' on the opening lap of the race in Jeddah.

The Dutchman took to the run-off area after attempting to hold position from Oscar Piastri around the outside of Turn One. When he came back onto the circuit ahead of Piastri, Verstappen opted against handing the position back to the McLaren driver and instead scampered off up the road. The stewards decided that a five-second time penalty was ample punishment, and this ultimately cost him victory as his title rival crossed the line 2.8 seconds clear.

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