Should F1's Verstappen have been given a bigger penalty for Spanish Grand Prix collision?
Published: 6/3/2025

In the Spanish Grand Prix, Red Bull made two key mistakes that impacted Max Verstappen's race. The first error was ordering Verstappen to give up his position after an incident with George Russell, based on recent incidents and an expectation of a penalty. The stewards later ruled that Verstappen was justified in keeping his place as Russell had lost control of his car. Additionally, Red Bull's decision to pit Verstappen during the safety car phase was another misstep, as they should have left him on his soft tires despite concerns about being passed by rivals.