Jos Verstappen lashes out at FIA on social media

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Max Verstappen's plight and his demotion from third to fourth in the US Grand Prix drew the ire of his father Jos, who lambasted the FIA on social media.

The former F1 driver criticized the decision to penalize his son following the Red Bull driver's bold overtaking move on Kimi Raikkonen on the inside of Turn 17 on the final lap of the race.

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"This is bullshit. Sorry. This sucks." and "Shame on you FIA", posted Verstappen Sr. on Twitter.

Max's father took an unequivocal dig at the governing body, abusing its acronym.

The Stewards issued the following statement.

"The Stewards examined video evidence and concluded that car 33 did leave the track, with all 4 wheels clearly off the track by at least half a metre, and overtook car 7 in doing so. The driver did gain a lasting advantage.

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.