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‘All hell broke loose’ – Helmut Marko opens up on Max Verstappen fallout at Spanish GP
“Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko addressed Max Verstappen’s ‘misjudgment’ in the Spanish Grand Prix, leading to a 10-second time penalty.
Verstappen intentionally collided with George Russell’s Mercedes, receiving the penalty, affecting his championship chances.
Describing the incident, Marko stated that Max initially yielded to Russell but then accelerated unexpectedly, leading to the collision.
This incident reignites a feud between Verstappen and Russell, stemming from a previous incident at the Qatar GP.
Russell accused Verstappen of misconduct, with tensions escalating and leading to a strained relationship between the two drivers.
It remains unclear if Verstappen has reached out to Russell to reconcile, as Russell urges him to consider his actions’ impact on fans and aspiring racers.”
