Max Verstappen issued a veiled apology following his crash with George Russell during the Spanish Grand Prix, acknowledging the incident was inappropriate. He faced a 10-second penalty from stewards for causing the collision in the race's final laps. Although initially deflecting blame, Verstappen later expressed frustration tied to strategic decisions and emotions that led to his risky maneuver. He emphasized the importance of team spirit, maintaining that intense emotions sometimes influence drivers' actions on the track. Despite the crash, Verstappen remains committed to delivering strong performances going forward.
Verstappen's move was deliberate and accused the Red Bull driver of letting himself down. He also suggested that Verstappen should have been disqualified for the crash.
We had an exciting strategy and good race in Barcelona, till the safety car came out. Our tyre choice to the end and some moves after the safety car restart fuelled my frustration, leading to a move that was not right and shouldn't have happened.
Verstappen slowed down at turn five to allow Russell past, but then accelerated and drove into his rival's Mercedes.
I always give everything out there for the team and emotions can run high. You win some together, you lose some together.
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