Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher sparks controversy with explosive theory involving Max Verstappen
In a shocking turn of events after the Spanish Grand Prix, former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher found himself embroiled in a heated debate with Red Bull team principal Christian Horner. Schumacher, during an interview with Sky Germany, jokingly suggested that Max Verstappen intentionally collided with George Russell to trigger a penalty and activate a rumored contract clause allowing him to leave Red Bull if he fell out of the top four in the standings after the 2025 Austrian GP.
The German newspaper Bild brought Schumacher’s comments to Horner’s attention, who promptly dismissed the theory as “absurd.” Red Bull’s advisor, Helmut Marko, also condemned the statement and contemplated addressing the issue directly with Schumacher.
In a swift response, Schumacher took to Instagram, sharing a video from the Sky broadcast to demonstrate that his remarks were clearly made in jest. He accused Bild of twisting his words, stating, “Dear Bild, perhaps it would be better to listen carefully before spreading nonsense.”
The F1 community was left in disbelief by Schumacher’s theory, with many questioning the impact of such baseless claims on the sport’s integrity. Verstappen, Russell, and Red Bull have not officially commented on the matter, leaving fans and pundits eagerly awaiting further developments in this unfolding saga.
