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Did Max Verstappen’s antics at the Spanish Grand Prix cost him the title?
Max Verstappen defended himself when a reporter implied that his road-rage incident at the Spanish Grand Prix cost him the 2025 F1 title. Despite winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, he fell short of the title, with Lando Norris clinching it by two points. Verstappen’s impressive comeback in the season, including six wins in nine races, put him back in the title race after being over 100 points behind earlier. The incident at the Spanish GP, where he was penalized for driving into George Russell, ultimately proved costly. Verstappen expressed displeasure at the focus on that incident alone and believed other factors in the season played a role in the title outcome. Despite speculation, Red Bull did not resort to ‘backing up’ tactics during the race to hinder Norris and Piastri, who had a successful race strategy that secured the championship for Norris.
