Max Verstappen downplayed being booed at the F1 season launch in London, calling it "not worth my time." Despite the jeers from the British audience, Verstappen remained unbothered. The FIA condemned the crowd's reaction,

The FIA have released an official statement condemning the treatment of Horner and Verstappen at the event, although not mentioning the booing of their organisation specifically. "Great rivalries throughout the history of motorsport have contributed to making it such an exciting experience for fans," the statement began.

A frosty reception from fans at the F1 season launch in London could see Max Verstappen boycott next year's event.