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Helmut Marko critiques Max Verstappen’s judgement in late controversial clash with George Russell.
Red Bull’s Helmut Marko expressed his confusion over Max Verstappen’s actions during his clash with George Russell at the F1 Spanish Grand Prix, resulting in a 10-second penalty for Verstappen.
Marko described the incident as “unnecessary” and a “misjudgment,” as it followed a disagreement with Russell and a safety car period.
Verstappen initially resisted giving back the position to Russell, causing a heated moment that Marko believes stemmed from emotions and past issues between the drivers.
Despite Verstappen’s subsequent admission of fault and apology to the team, the resulting penalty dropped him to 10th place, significantly impacting his pursuit of a fifth world title.
With a 49-point gap to the current championship leader and looming penalty point concerns, Verstappen faces a challenging road ahead in his quest for further success in the F1 season.
