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Max Verstappen’s Spanish Grand Prix Penalty: F1 Stewards Defend Decision Amid Disqualification Debate

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June 5, 2025
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Max Verstappen’s Spanish Grand Prix Penalty: F1 Stewards Defend Decision Amid Disqualification Debate

Max Verstappen seen during the Red Bull Hangar-7 Re-Opening at Salzburg, Austria on June 4, 2025 // Philip Platzer / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202506042195 // Usage for editorial use only //

F1 Controversy Explodes: Max Verstappen Penalty Sparks Debate Among Fans and Experts

The Formula 1 world is ablaze with controversy following Max Verstappen’s penalty at the Spanish Grand Prix. Despite calls for his disqualification after a collision with George Russell, F1 stewards defended their decision to impose a 10-second time penalty on the reigning champion, a move that has divided fans and experts alike.

Former F1 driver, Nico Rosberg, led the charge for Verstappen’s disqualification, a sentiment echoed by a majority of fans in a recent RacingNews365 poll. However, Sky F1 pundit Karun Chandhok has come to the defense of the stewards, arguing that the penalty points and time penalty were appropriate given the circumstances.

Chandhok explained, “I think there is a case to discuss and debate the black flag. But if you look at what happened, the speed where it happened, where it happened, how it happened and the consequences… then I think the stewards did a good job.”

Verstappen’s penalty saw him drop from fifth to tenth in the race, losing crucial points in the drivers’ championship. With 11 penalty points accumulated in the past 12 months, the Dutch driver now teeters on the brink of a one-race ban, intensifying the stakes for the upcoming Canadian and Austrian Grands Prix.

The incident between Verstappen and Russell has ignited a fierce debate in the F1 community, with questions raised about sportsmanship, fair play, and the role of penalties in shaping driver behavior on the track. As tensions simmer and rivalries escalate, all eyes are on the upcoming races to see how Verstappen will navigate the mounting pressure and scrutiny.

Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on this unfolding F1 saga as the season progresses.

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