Jos Verstappen Slams Steiner, Calls 2026 F1 a 'Steroid‑Fueled Formula E'
Jos Verstappen, former Red Bull driver and father of Max Verstappen, delivered a sharp retort to Guenther Steiner. He dismissed the new 2026 technical regulations as a "steroid‑filled Formula E" and criticized the direction of the sport.
The comments came right after Max secured his first podium under the new rules at the Canadian Grand Prix. Verstappen finished third, marking the season's inaugural podium, while championship leader Kimi Antonelli sits 88 points ahead.
The remarks have sparked a heated debate across the Formula 1 community about the impact of the rule changes.
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