P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Stunning Max Verstappen defence launched after controversial George Russell collision
According to an F1 insider, Red Bull is to blame for Max Verstappen’s frustration at the Spanish Grand Prix, leading to a collision with George Russell. Verstappen was angered by being put on hard tires after the safety car restart, a decision that ultimately ruined his race. F1 journalist Peter Windsor criticized Red Bull’s strategy error, stating that they made a huge mistake by not leaving Verstappen out on used soft tires. The poor tire choice led to a collision between Verstappen and Russell, resulting in a 10-second time penalty and three penalty points for Verstappen. This penalty, along with losing valuable points, has now put Verstappen’s championship chances at risk in the ongoing season.
