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International media round on Max Verstappen as ‘red mist’ descends
The aftermath of the 2025 F1 Spanish Grand Prix was dominated by international media’s focus on Max Verstappen’s collision with George Russell, resulting in a 10-second time penalty and three penalty points nearing a potential race ban. Despite offering a statement, Verstappen did not formally apologize for his actions. The Times highlighted Verstappen’s meltdown and failed attempts to overtake the McLaren duo, leading to the collision with Russell described as intentional. De Telegraaf centered its report around Verstappen’s frustrations with various technical issues during the race, including brakes, clutch, and tire choices. El Pais labeled Verstappen as “sulfur” and portrayed him as out of control, at the mercy of competitors with softer tires. The Herald Sun reported that F1 was sent “into meltdown” by Verstappen’s actions, with calls for disqualification and accusations of intentional driving from former champion Nico Rosberg and analyst Anthony Davidson.
