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Max Verstappen’s Pit Strategy Backfires, Leading to Controversial Race Incident

David Castro by David Castro
June 8, 2025
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Max Verstappen’s Pit Strategy Backfires, Leading to Controversial Race Incident

BARCELONA, SPAIN - JUNE 01: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 makes a pitstop during the F1 Grand Prix of Spain at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on June 01, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202506010710 // Usage for editorial use only //

A shocking twist in the F1 world has left fans and experts alike in disbelief as a major controversy unfolds surrounding Red Bull’s treatment of Max Verstappen at the Spanish Grand Prix.

During the race, Red Bull made a questionable decision to pit Verstappen under a late safety car, equipping his car with hard tires that were never part of their race strategy due to their slower pace. This move backfired as Verstappen struggled to get the tires up to temperature, ultimately losing positions to his competitors and leading to a heated confrontation with George Russell.

Former McLaren star Mika Hakkinen expressed his astonishment at the radio communication between Verstappen and his team, where Verstappen had to confirm which tires were put on his car after the pit stop. Hakkinen highlighted the unusual situation, stating, “Normally, the driver knows exactly what tires he has and the condition of the tires when they’re going to put them on the car during a race.”

The fallout from the tire strategy not only cost Verstappen positions in the race but also contributed to the incident with Russell. Verstappen himself acknowledged the role of the tire decision in his frustration that led to the collision with the Mercedes driver.

While the outcome of restarting on worn soft tires remains uncertain, the controversy surrounding Red Bull’s decision-making and its impact on Verstappen’s race performance has raised eyebrows across the F1 community. As fans await the next race with bated breath, the repercussions of this incident are sure to linger in the air.

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