P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The Spanish Grand Prix stewards have ruled that Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen’s restart wheel-bang doesn’t merit any penalties
Charles Leclerc retained his podium finish at the Spanish Grand Prix despite minor contact with Max Verstappen, as the stewards opted not to penalize either driver for the incident.
The contact occurred when Leclerc overtook Verstappen on the main straight after Verstappen’s mistake in the final corner, prompting a reaction from Verstappen who found the move odd and potentially dangerous.
Both drivers contributed to the incident by moving slightly towards each other on track, leading to a minor collision as they battled for position.
The stewards deemed the contact as avoidable but concluded that neither driver was predominantly to blame for the incident.
Verstappen’s penalty points are close to a race ban after receiving additional penalty points and a time penalty for a separate incident with George Russell during the race.
