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Max Verstappen Defends Teammate Isack Hadjar After FIA Warning Over Paddock Altercation

Max Verstappen Defends Teammate Isack Hadjar After FIA Warning Over Paddock Altercation
World Sports · 06:28:55 - Thursday, 5 November 2026

Max Verstappen has come to the defense of his teammate Isack Hadjar after the FIA issued a warning to the young driver following an altercation with a fan in the Mexico City paddock during the Mexican Grand Prix weekend.

Verstappen described the paddock atmosphere as "just like a zoo," suggesting the environment contributed to the incident. The Dutch driver expressed his support for Hadjar, emphasizing the challenges drivers face in crowded paddock areas.

The FIA's warning to Hadjar came after the confrontation, which reportedly occurred as the driver was moving through the paddock. No further disciplinary action has been announced.

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