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On Sunday, Alex Palou’s winning streak was interrupted when David Malukas collided with him on the streets of Detroit, pushing him into the tire barrier during a restart. While Palou wasn’t a strong contender for the podium prior to the incident, he was still on track for a better finish than 25th before the crash occurred on lap 72 out of 100. Kyle Kirkwood, the only other driver besides Palou to win a race this season, recognized the opportunity to capitalize on Palou’s misfortune, as his retirement is a rare…

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Max Verstappen’s deficit to Oscar Piastri nearly doubled in Barcelona as he faces the threat of a race ban due to three additional penalty points. The Dutch driver’s clash with George Russell and Red Bull’s strategy missteps are the main culprits behind his recent struggles. Initially aiming for a third-place finish in the Spanish Grand Prix, Verstappen found himself outpaced by McLaren in Barcelona even after FIA’s flexi-wing regulations. Red Bull attempted a risky three-stop strategy to challenge McLaren and pressure their competitors. The late safety car disrupted Red Bull’s…

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Honda HRC will only have Joan Mir compete in the upcoming Aragon Grand Prix, with none of its three test riders being called up. Luca Marini’s injury from testing at Suzuka will not be replaced, unlike Jorge Martin who will be substituted by Aprilia test rider Lorenzo Savadori. The rules state that if a rider is deemed unfit within nine days before a race, no replacement is required. Honda’s test riders Aleix Espargaro, Takaaki Nakagami, and Stefan Bradl could have filled in for Marini but will not. No plans exist…

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Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner disclosed that Max Verstappen apologized during the Spanish Grand Prix debrief for his clash with George Russell. Verstappen garnered three penalty points and a 10-second time penalty after an unusual incident in the final laps at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Despite leading the race in the beginning, a late safety car ruined their strategy, affecting the outcome. Verstappen admitted fault for the mishap with Russell, showcasing sportsmanship after the event. The team, feeling frustrated with missed opportunities, will focus on improving the car…

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Max Verstappen was penalized with a 10-second penalty and three additional penalty points during the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix for his clash with George Russell, dropping him from fifth to 10th in the final standings. This brought him to just one point away from an automatic race ban, making it crucial for him to be extra cautious in upcoming races in Montreal and Spielberg. Verstappen’s penalty points mostly stem from collisions with other drivers or forcing rivals off the track, challenging the criticism of the penalty points system which…

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During a Formula 1 race weekend, FIA stewards are tasked with ensuring drivers follow rules by issuing penalties, such as time penalties, fines, and penalty points on a driver’s superlicence. The penalty point system was introduced to monitor driver behavior over a season, where drivers receive points for unsafe practices on track, and if they accumulate 12 or more points in a year, they face a one-race ban. The latest driver to receive a one-race ban was Kevin Magnussen after accumulating 12 penalty points before the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.…

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Christian Horner, Red Bull team boss, declined to comment on Max Verstappen’s Turn 5 collision with Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix, as he had not yet spoken to Verstappen at the time of addressing the media. Verstappen’s frustration was fueled by two crucial incidents – being passed by Leclerc and Russell after a late safety car restart, which eventually led to the collision. This collision resulted in a 10-second penalty and three penalty points for Verstappen, bringing him close to a race ban. Verstappen later admitted his fault on…

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Max Verstappen acknowledged that his clash with George Russell at the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix was inappropriate and should not have occurred. Despite finishing 10th after receiving a penalty and three penalty points, he believed he was in the right during the incidents. The race took a turn for the worse for Verstappen when he lost third place to Charles Leclerc after a safety car restart on lap 61. He then had to defend fiercely from a Russell divebomb, resulting in wheel-to-wheel contact at Turn 1. Despite Red Bull…

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After last year’s Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona, this column wished Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff a good night’s sleep due to the online abuse directed at his team by conspiracy theorists. Twelve months later, the issue persists, with Lance Stroll being targeted this time. Online incidents involving Franco Colapinto, Yuki Tsunoda, Lewis Hamilton, and Max Verstappen continue to cause concern. Stroll faced unjust criticism after withdrawing from the Spanish Grand Prix due to injury, receiving derogatory comments online. The online ridicule towards Stroll raises questions about society’s envy-driven nature…

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