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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen Robbed of Victory in Controversial Jeddah F1 Penalty Drama

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
April 20, 2025
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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen Robbed of Victory in Controversial Jeddah F1 Penalty Drama

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - APRIL 20: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 runs wide as Oscar Piastri of Australia driving the (81) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes leads George Russell of Great Britain driving the (63) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W16 and the rest of the field at the start during the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia at Jeddah Corniche Circuit on April 20, 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202504200305 // Usage for editorial use only //

Red Bull Controversy: Max Verstappen’s Victory Stripped by Jeddah F1 Penalty

In a shocking turn of events at the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen was stripped of his victory due to a controversial penalty decision that left Red Bull Racing seething with anger. The reigning world champion, who started on pole, was forced to settle for second place behind McLaren’s Oscar Piastri after receiving a contentious five-second penalty for an incident on the first lap.

The drama unfolded when Piastri made a bold move down the inside of Turn 1, causing Verstappen to veer off track to maintain his lead. Despite Red Bull’s argument that Piastri had forced Verstappen off the track, race stewards saw it differently and imposed the penalty, ultimately costing Verstappen the win.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner expressed his frustration, stating that they are unlikely to protest the penalty decision, even though they believe it was unjust. Horner highlighted that showing onboard footage where Verstappen was ahead at the apex of Turn 1 did little to sway the stewards’ decision, leaving the team feeling aggrieved.

The contentious nature of the penalty was further emphasized by the fact that stewards opted for a five-second penalty instead of the more common 10-second penalty, indicating a level of uncertainty in their ruling. Horner questioned the stewards’ decision-making process, suggesting that a reevaluation of the rules may be necessary to prevent similar controversies in the future.

The intense scrutiny surrounding the incident has sparked debate within the Formula 1 community, with opinions divided on the fairness of the penalty. As Red Bull comes to terms with the lost victory, fans are left wondering about the implications of this controversial ruling on the remainder of the F1 season.

The fallout from the Jeddah F1 penalty is far from over, as Red Bull and Verstappen grapple with the aftermath of a race that ended in disappointment and dispute. Stay tuned as this developing story continues to unfold in the high-stakes world of Formula 1 racing.

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