Max Verstappen has attributed his silence on social media following the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to the FIA's decision to penalize him with a 15-second time penalty, which dropped him from second to fourth place. Verstappen expressed his frustration over the penalty, which he felt was unjust, especially since it was issued after the race had concluded. He criticized the FIA's handling of the situation, suggesting that the governing body's decisions are inconsistent and that such penalties should be addressed during the race rather than after. Verstappen's comments reflect his ongoing dissatisfaction with the FIA's regulatory approach and its impact on race outcomes.