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Max Verstappen admits blame as Red Bull star issues official statement after Spanish GP
Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen admitted his involvement in a dramatic incident at the Spanish Grand Prix and received a 10-second time penalty. The incident involved Verstappen intentionally crashing into Mercedes’ George Russell due to frustrations over team orders. The late penalty verdict from the FIA resulted in Verstappen being demoted to 10th place, affecting his chances of a fifth consecutive world title. Verstappen issued a statement on social media acknowledging that the collision with Russell was not right. The champion also received three penalty points on his licence, bringing him closer to a potential one-race ban. Verstappen will need to be cautious in the upcoming races to avoid further penalties and controversies.
