Max Verstappen record safe as Red Bull window closes after rare FIA decision

Verstappen Record Untouched Amidst FIA's Unusual Move on Red Bull

Arvid Lindblad ran out of road. Despite a rare FIA waiver that opened the door for a 17-year-old to race again, Red Bull’s prodigy turned 18 last Friday without a grand prix start—leaving Max Verstappen’s once-in-a-lifetime record untouched. The FIA’s landmark June decision to green-light a Super Licence for Lindblad gave Red Bull just enough room to test the theory. They promptly dropped the British‑Swede into FP1 at Silverstone, where he handl…

Max Verstappen record safe as Red Bull window closes after rare FIA decision

A unique Max Verstappen record is safe after the window closed for a Red Bull driver following a rare FIA ruling during the F1 2025 season.