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Verstappen Slams Unfair Penalty in F1 Arabia: “Waste of Time” – Full Story Inside

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
April 21, 2025
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Verstappen Slams Unfair Penalty in F1 Arabia: “Waste of Time” – Full Story Inside

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - APRIL 20: Second placed Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing in the Drivers Press Conference during the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia at Jeddah Corniche Circuit on April 20, 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202504200347 // Usage for editorial use only //

Max Verstappen, the reigning Formula 1 world champion, did not hold back in expressing his frustration after receiving a 5-second penalty for an incident at Turn 1 in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Despite starting from pole position, Verstappen’s race victory was snatched away due to his aggressive move at the first corner, which ultimately led to the penalty that cost him the win.

In a post-race interview, Verstappen made it clear that he believed any discussion regarding the penalty would be a waste of time. He stated, “I think any word on this subject would be a waste of time for everyone.” The Dutch driver was visibly disappointed with the outcome of the race, especially after showing strong pace throughout the weekend.

Verstappen’s clash with Oscar Piastri at Turn 1 raised eyebrows, as he failed to give back the position after cutting the chicane. This move resulted in the penalty that handed victory to his rival. Despite his dissatisfaction with the decision, Verstappen acknowledged the positive aspects of his performance during the race, highlighting the team’s improvements in managing tire wear.

The F1 regulations regarding on-track battles have evolved, giving more rights to the driver on the inside of a corner. This change played a crucial role in Piastri’s ability to defend his position effectively and ultimately secure the race win.

“Overall, it was a very promising race. We were a bit unfortunate with the penalty, but besides that the car was strong. We had a lot of difficulties on Friday with our tyre management, so to have such a positive Saturday and Sunday meant that we really improved the car a lot. I was positively surprised to see how competitive we were on the mediums. I, of course had to try and open up a gap, but to actually pull away from the cars behind was nice. Afterwards on the hards, it took a bit of time before I felt fully comfortable and we were getting a bit of understeer in the car. Despite everything in the race, getting P2 quite close behind Oscar was overall a positive weekend for us. Of course, on tracks with higher degradation we still have more work to do, but we did well today with the set up, the car went well and we had really good race pace. Especially after Bahrain, this was a good weekend to finish off the triple header and we just need to keep working and be as consistent as possible. It really has been a good and positive race and it is promising for the races ahead.”

As the championship battle heats up, Verstappen’s reaction to the penalty and its implications on the title race will undoubtedly add more fuel to an already intense rivalry on the track. Fans can expect further drama and excitement as the season progresses, with both drivers determined to come out on top in the fight for the championship.

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