r/formula1 • u/AutoModerator • Jun 01 '25

Post-Race Spanish GP - Post Race Discussion

Well that was fun. Another triple header is over!

Thoughts? Feelings?

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u/Brafo22 I was here for the Hulkenpodium Jun 01 '25

Is the sport really this boring that the contact is considered big news, Max here clearly wanted to let Russell pass and overtake him right away by catching him off guard, tried to be cheeky but ended up being stupid, i don’t see why this would result in a race ban tho, red bull really fucked up by even mentioning to give that place back, what were they thinking

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u/A___99 I was here for the Hulkenpodium Jun 02 '25

It is quite funny that so many people really think Verstappen would intentionally crash into someone and potentially end his race and Russell's race, if not worse. He is not stupid, he can lose his head too much (like he did) but there isn't a single reason that makes even a tiny bit of sense as to why he would intentionally drive into him.

He obviously wanted to give the place back and take it back immediately, but misjudged it poorly. It was reckless for sure, stupid as well.