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Max Verstappen shuts down George Russell clash questions: “Does it matter?”
Max Verstappen has refused to fully comment on the clash with George Russell at the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix that has put him on the edge of a race ban. The incident led to a 10-second penalty for colliding with Russell, dropping him to 10th place in the final results with three penalty points on his licence. Verstappen’s total penalty points stand at 11, with one more point leading to a one-race ban. He preferred to focus on the overall race performance rather than the specific clash. Verstappen emphasized the challenges faced with tyre degradation during the race and the impact of the safety car period near the end. He expressed frustration with the racing standards and the unpredictability of how rules are enforced, with incidents impacting his race outcome. Despite criticism from some, including Nico Rosberg, Verstappen opted not to engage in further debate on the incident.
