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Verstappen Admits Spanish GP Clash Was “Not Right” as He Stands One Point From F1 Race Ban

Two of Verstappen’s penalty points expire at the end of June, placing him under pressure to avoid another infraction that would enforce a one-race suspension

Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing answers questions in the media pen during the F1 Grand Prix of Spain at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on June 1, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain
Max Verstappen of the Netherlands walks past the podium after driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 during the F1 Grand Prix of Spain at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on June 01, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain

Overview

  • Verstappen received a 10-second time penalty and three licence points for colliding with George Russell after a safety car restart at the Spanish Grand Prix.
  • His total of 11 penalty points leaves him one shy of the 12-point limit that triggers an automatic one-race ban.
  • Posting on Instagram, he said frustration over tyre choice and race moves led to a move that “shouldn’t have happened.”
  • George Russell and former world champion Nico Rosberg criticised the incident, urging the FIA to apply stricter stewarding for aggressive driving.
  • Oscar Piastri’s victory in Barcelona extended his championship lead to 49 points over Verstappen as McLaren secured a one-two finish.