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Jacques Villeneuve says FIA 'protecting' their star driver Max Verstappen

Former world champion Jacques Villeneuve believes the stewards lenient approach to Max Verstappen's on-track antics gives the impression to outsiders that he is receiving special treatment from the governing body. The Red Bull driver has been involved in some questionable moves this season, and whilst many have been applauded, others have been criticised for being dangerous and without thought for other drivers safety. The most recent example, where he defended from Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen at Spa, making a last-second move to cover off the inside, garnered fierce criticism from drivers and even team bosses, with Mercedes' chief Toto Wolff describing his racing as 'refreshing...
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