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Max Verstappen’s Spanish GP statement has glaring omission
After a call was made for an ‘unreserved apology’ from four-time world champion Max Verstappen after his Spanish Grand Prix antics, this was a sentiment that was felt around various Formula 1 circles. Verstappen appeared to intentionally crash into Mercedes’ George Russell near the end of last weekend’s race, landing him a 10-second penalty, but some believed that to be a very lenient punishment for the crime, including Nico Rosberg, who said that Verstappen should have been disqualified altogether. F1 HEADLINES: Hamilton issues conduct apology as Ferrari launch investigation. However, perhaps more telling was Verstappen’s attitude to the incident after the race. In his post-race interview with Sky Sports F1’s Rachel Brookes, the Dutchman said that it ‘doesn’t matter’ whether his move on Russell was intentional or not. It does matter, Max. It matters a lot. While Russell was able to carry on in the race and secure a fourth-place finish, it could have been a lot worse for the Brit, and for Verstappen himself. His mistake could simply be described as a rush of blood, his attitude in his post-race interview be excused for the fact he had just been involved in a very dramatic incident but, when the dust settles, Verstappen will surely apologize, won’t he?
