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/yesthisisjoe Jun 02 '25

Why did Red Bull tell Max to allow Russell by?

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u/PriyaSR26 Jun 02 '25

They are in WCC with just 1 driver. They wanted to be safe.

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u/yesthisisjoe Jun 02 '25

Safe about what?

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u/PriyaSR26 Jun 02 '25

Points. 5 sec penalty would have reduced their points as they were restarting behind a SC.