Surprise Turn as FIA Stewards Back Verstappen Over ...Read More

Surprise Turn as FIA Stewards Back Verstappen Over …Read More

In a surprising development following the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix, FIA stewards have clarified that Max Verstappen was not at fault for an earlier incident during the race, despite Red Bull’s instructions for him to concede a position to George Russell. This clarification comes in the wake of a controversial collision between Verstappen and Russell, which resulted in a 10-second penalty and three penalty points for Verstappen.

During the race, Verstappen was instructed by his team to yield position to Russell, under the belief that he had gained an unfair advantage by leaving the track earlier. However, post-race analysis by the stewards revealed that Russell had momentarily lost control and collided with Verstappen, forcing him off the track. The stewards concluded that Verstappen did not deliberately leave the track and therefore was not required to relinquish the position.

Despite this clarification, the subsequent collision between Verstappen and Russell led to significant penalties for Verstappen. The incident has sparked widespread criticism, with some calling for harsher sanctions. Verstappen, acknowledging his frustration, admitted that his actions were “not right and shouldn’t have happened.”

This incident has left Verstappen with 11 penalty points on his Super Licence, just one point shy of an automatic race ban. As the championship battle intensifies, Verstappen will need to exercise caution in the upcoming races to avoid further penalties.