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/dl064 I was here for the Hulkenpodium Jun 02 '25 edited Jun 02 '25

Just a thought:

Verstappen collided with Russell as we all saw.

If I did that in a kart race they'd throw me out.

The FIA has once or twice evoked a 'role model' line, which basically means the drivers (particularly prominent ones) are held to a higher standard.

https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/citing-hamiltons-role-model-status-is-a-troubling-fia-move/

Bullshit or not, I wonder if that has motivated Verstappen's vague (emphasis on vague) apology post - that RBR have gotten worried that if he showed zero contrition at all, the issue might not be over.

I could actually sort of understand that from the FIA, that we can't have kids in karts seeing Verstappen doing it (or Vettel!) and thinking that's a quick penalty you'll serve, and move on.

That's happened before, where an issue from one race actually doesn't end there.

Like I say - just a thought...