FIA Confirm 60-Place Grid Penalty Ruling at British GP After Verstappen…read more
Silverstone, UK – In an unprecedented move, the FIA has confirmed a staggering 60-place grid penalty ruling at the 2025 British Grand Prix, following a series of infractions triggered by an incident involving Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.
The dramatic announcement came shortly after qualifying, where multiple teams and drivers were found to have breached technical and sporting regulations. The chaos began when Verstappen’s on-track incident forced several teams into emergency component changes and impromptu strategy overhauls.
According to the FIA’s statement, the combined penalties — which span gearbox changes, power unit element overuse, and parc fermé violations — resulted in a cumulative 60-place demotion across affected drivers. Though Verstappen himself avoids the brunt of the penalty, his incident was the catalyst for the domino effect that has shaken up the grid.
Among those hit hardest are midfield and backmarker teams, some of which have drivers dropping as many as 15 to 20 places each. The grid for Sunday’s race has been completely reshuffled, throwing race strategies into disarray and opening new opportunities for unexpected podium contenders.
FIA stewards emphasized that the penalties were issued in strict accordance with the rulebook and stressed the importance of technical compliance amid growing pressure in the championship fight.
With fans reeling from the news and teams scrambling to adapt, the stage is now set for one of the most unpredictable British Grands Prix in recent history.
