Max Verstappen accepts blame for George Russell crash
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PlanetF1 on MSNCharles Leclerc gives ‘full attack’ Max Verstappen verdict as stewards decision loomsFollowing the safety car restart, the two drivers touched as Leclerc moved past with both making a trip to the stewards. Charles Leclerc gives verdict after Max Verstappen Spanish
It all unfolded on Lap 61 of 66. As the safety car peeled into the pits and the field bunched up for a final run to the finish, Verstappen lit up the rear tires exiting the final corner, nearly spinning as he tried to get the jump. The mistake opened the door for Leclerc, who pounced and slipped past him into Turn 1.
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Autosport on MSNF1 Spanish GP: Charles Leclerc–Max Verstappen incident results in NFAThe FIA race stewards have taken no further action against Charles Leclerc for making contact with Max Verstappen in Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix - meaning the Ferrari driver has retained his podium position.
A late safety car set Max Verstappen up for mayhem on hard tires, leading to two separate incidents with Charles Leclerc and George Russell and a 10-second penalty. The McLaren drivers watched comfortably from the lead.