FIA Warns Red Bull After Verstappen Towel Incident

During the second practice session of the Hungarian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen threw a towel out of his Red Bull car after discovering it had been left in the cockpit, leading to an FIA investigation. Verstappen stated that removing the towel was necessary for safety, as it could have interfered with the pedals. FIA stewards determined the car was released in an unsafe condition but only issued a warning to Red Bull, acknowledging Verstappen's efforts to minimize risk. A similar incident with McLaren's Lando Norris in Miami also resulted in a warning. Verstappen struggled for pace during the session. He also confirmed he will stay with Red Bull through at least 2026, ending rumors of a move to Mercedes.