P1racenews AI automatic summary:
“Bizarre decision” by Red Bull “triggered” Max Verstappen “being angry”
Red Bull’s strategic call at the F1 Spanish Grand Prix caused irritation for Max Verstappen, who was penalized and expressed frustration over the situation.
Verstappen faced backlash for causing contact with George Russell and struggled with the decision to pit and change to hard tires.
Despite admitting the maneuver with Russell shouldn’t have happened, Verstappen’s fury stemmed from the team’s pit strategy and subsequent incident with Charles Leclerc.
The FIA investigated the incident but did not take further action, leading to differing opinions on whether a penalty was warranted.
Critiques suggested Red Bull should have maintained track position instead of opting for the hard tires, a decision that backfired for Verstappen.
His discontent was evident even in post-race interviews, reflecting a challenging and disappointing day at the Grand Prix.
