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Lewis Hamilton put up no fight against Nico Hulkenberg in Barcelona, on the other hand, Max Verstappen put up too much of a fight against George Russell.
Former F1 driver Sebastien Buemi expressed surprise at Lewis Hamilton’s lack of defense against Nico Hulkenberg in Barcelona, while Max Verstappen refused to back down against George Russell. Verstappen’s controversial move on Russell at Turn 5 during the Spanish Grand Prix led to a 10-second time penalty and three penalty points. Additionally, Hamilton’s decision not to defend cost him a top five finish, as Hulkenberg passed him effortlessly on the inside line. Buemi commented on the incidents, highlighting Max’s fighting spirit and Lewis’s unexpected lack of defense. Despite the penalties and demotion, Verstappen’s determination to fight hard was evident throughout the race.