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FIA announce Max Verstappen DEMOTION at Spanish Grand Prix after controversial George Russell incident
The FIA announced a late penalty for Max Verstappen at the Spanish Grand Prix, resulting in his demotion to P10 due to colliding twice with F1 rival George Russell. Following a safety car, Verstappen and Russell collided twice, leading to a 10-second time penalty for Verstappen. Despite attempts from Charles Leclerc and Russell to pass him, Verstappen ended up touching Russell twice, affecting the race outcome significantly. As a result, Verstappen’s points in the drivers’ championship have taken a hit, trailing 49 points behind Oscar Piastri. Nico Rosberg criticized the leniency of Verstappen’s penalty, comparing it to past incidents in Formula 1 history.
