P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen on the edge of F1 race ban after George Russell collision at Spanish GP
Max Verstappen was penalized with three penalty points and a 10-second time penalty for a deliberate collision with George Russell at the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix.
This pushed him down to 10th place from his fifth-place finishing position and brought his total penalty points for the year up to 11, with a potential race ban looming at 12 points.
Verstappen’s race took a turn after being given hard-compound tires during a pit stop under the safety car period, causing him to lose positions upon restart.
Despite being instructed by his team to let Russell pass, Verstappen hesitated and then collided with the Mercedes, leading to the penalty.
The stewards’ investigation revealed conflicting actions by Verstappen, who initially seemed to comply with team orders before accelerating and causing the collision with Russell.
The incident and subsequent penalties marred Verstappen’s race and brought attention to the intense competition and strategic maneuvers in Formula 1.
