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Formula 1 Decision Proves Max Verstappen Was Right
Formula 1 plans to speak with Netflix to ensure that future Drive to Survive series don’t overdramatize the sport to the point where drivers don’t want to participate.
For the last four years, the Netflix series Formula 1: Drive to Survive has played a huge rule in turning eyes to Formula 1 that otherwise may not have had any interest in the sport.
The fanbase has seen such rapid growth following the debut of this series that it has led to other racing series exploring the possibility of doing something similar.
However, one topic of criticism, specifically among those already following the sport prior to the series’ debut in March 2019, is that it overdramatizes what really goes on in the sport. Many believe that it has reached the point of simply making things up, due to some of the rivalries — and even personalities — that were faked throughout.
Max Verstappen
That criticism hasn’t been limited to long-term Formula 1 fans either.
One driver who had been outspoken about this issue was Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. The reigning world champion made clear that he would not take part in the fourth season, and he is adamant that he will not change his stance or end his boycott moving forward. Recent comments back that up.
Last year, following the launch of the third season of the series, Verstappen, who claimed that the series was ruined after its first season, stated the following during an interview with the Associated Press.
“They faked a few rivalries which they don’t really exist. So, I decided to not be a part of it and did not give any more interviews after that because then there is nothing you can show. I am not really a dramatic show kind of person, I just want facts and real things to happen.”
As you can probably imagine, Verstappen received plenty of backlash for his decision. While much of it was generated by the media, many fans claimed that he should take part in it to give the fans what they want. Some even claimed that his choice was an indication of immaturity and that he doesn’t truly care about the fanbase.
But he never changed his stance for the purpose of appeasing anybody, and now that position appears to have paid off.
With growing concerns over the overdramatization of the series and the idea that multiple drivers — not just Verstappen — may not want to take part in the future for that reason, Formula 1 announced that they are planning to speak with Netflix to ensure that future Drive to Survive series don’t continue down this path.
While Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali stated that “a driver who refuses to participate because he feels he is not being represented in the right way is not being constructive”, the very fact that this issue is now being addressed is an indication that Verstappen’s boycott was indeed constructive and could lead to even more constructive dialogue moving forward.
Domenicali admitted this.
“A dialogue is needed to understand how he can be included in a format that he feels is correct. We will also talk to Netflix, because it is necessary that the story does not move away from reality, otherwise it no longer fits.”
So lo and behold, Verstappen’s concerns were completely legitimate and have now been formally vindicated.
You might just say that he was two tenths quicker.
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The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, has initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Ngozi Odu, issuing them a seven-day notice to respond to allegations of gross misconduct.
The Assembly cited eight specific allegations of gross misconduct as the basis for the move.
This is the third time Fubara and Odu would be facing impeachment proceedings from the Assembly since coming to office in 2023.
Attempts to impeach them in 2023 and 2025, amid political feuds between the Governor and his predecessor and erstwhile political god-father, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, had been halted by presidential intervention.
Here are the allegations below:
1. Reckless and unconstitutional expenditure of public funds
2. Unconstitutional misappropriation of public funds
3. Hindering the Rivers Assembly from performing its constitutional duties
4. Illegal appointments of persons without screening by the House of Assembly as provided by the Constitution
5. Seizure of salaries and funds meant for Assembly members
6. Seizure of salaries of the clerk of the Rivers House of Assembly, Emeka Amadi
7. Refusal to implement provisions of the Constitution on financial autonomy of the legislature and the judiciary
8. Withholding of funds meant for the running of the Rivers House of Assembly Service Commission and hindering its activities
Lilian Adebayo, the wife of the 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, has said that the party will unseat the ruling All Progressive Party at the 2027 election if Nigerians are true to themselves.
Mrs Adebayo made this assertion known on Wednesday during an interview with journalists after an event in Abuja.
According to her, the opposition party has overcome its crisis after the expulsion of its former chairman, Shehu Gabam and others.
She said Nigerians should vote the APC out in the 2027 general election due to the hardship the party has plunged citizens into.
“There is always a crisis in the party; the SPD has been able to handle its own. The problems in the party have been resolved.
“He has a great chance of winning the election if Nigerians are honest with themselves. If Nigerians think that the ones they consistently vote for would move the country forward, they live in denial,” she concerning the husband.
Recall that SDP recently expelled Gabam and other party executives.
The party’s state chairmen on Wednesday urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the police to investigate Gabam over alleged misappropriation.
In a significant political move, Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Mbah announced his decision during a televised broadcast in Enugu after weeks of speculation.
He said, “Today, after a long reflection, we have made the decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party and join the All Progressives Congress.”
Mbah explained that his decision to join the PDP was informed by the need to reshape Enugu and reorganise the politics of the state.
“Today, I stand before you to announce a break from the past and to share a decision that will shape the road ahead. This concerns our values, how we organize ourselves politically and how we secure the future of our project and our people.
“Leadership sometimes demands painful decisions in the service of higher principles and goals. And there comes a time, when everyone must make a bold choice to determine their destiny.”
Ahead of the governor’s defection, all members of his cabinet had on joined the ruling party.
Governor Mbah’s Senior Media Aide, Dan Nwomeh, confirmed the mass defection in a video posted on his social media handles on Monday. In the video, several government officials were seen openly declaring their allegiance to the APC, chanting praises for President Bola Tinubu and affirming their commitment to the new party.
“Enugu State Cabinet Members join the APC with full chest along with Governor PN Mbah,” Nwomeh stated.
The officials, including commissioners and top aides, could be heard in the video declaring, “We are now in APC; tomorrow is here; it is APC all the way; it is Jagaban all the way; from top to bottom.”
The collective defection marks a significant political shift in Enugu State, which has been a PDP stronghold since 1999.
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