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Guenther Steiner has shared his view on what “triggered” Max Verstappen’s decision to drive his Red Bull into the side of George Russell.
During the Spanish Grand Prix incident, Guenther Steiner believes that Max Verstappen “lost his mind” when he drove his Red Bull into George Russell. The late safety car at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya disrupted Red Bull’s successful three-stop strategy, leaving Verstappen without the proper tires to pit onto. Miscommunication with the pit wall led to Verstappen being put on fresh hard tires, making him vulnerable to Charles Leclerc and George Russell attacking. Despite attempts to rectify the situation, Verstappen’s frustration reached a tipping point, resulting in the contact with Russell. Steiner noted that Verstappen’s emotional reaction was triggered by the unexpected tire choice and the pressure of the race situation, highlighting a rare show of temperamental behavior from the usually composed driver.
