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FIA summons Verstappen and Antonelli ahead of Belgian Grand Prix
The FIA has formally summoned reigning champion Max Verstappen and young talent Kimi Antonelli ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix.
By Michael de Vries - 2026-07-15T11:50:27.000Z - 1 min read
Motorsport governing body the FIA has informed reigning world champion Max Verstappen and promising talent Kimi Antonelli that they must report to officials. This official hearing takes place ahead of the race weekend in Belgium.
Both drivers have thus been invited to a formal meeting with the motorsport federation. Such procedures are not unusual and can serve various purposes, ranging from addressing potential incidents to requesting further information.
The summons was issued in the days leading up to the Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, indicating that the meeting will take place before track action actually begins. This allows the FIA to handle matters without disrupting direct racing activities.
As yet, no further details have been disclosed regarding the exact reason for summoning both Verstappen and Antonelli. While the paddock will undoubtedly speculate on the meeting's agenda, an official statement from the FIA remains forthcoming.