Mekies Defends Verstappen Order: ‘Better to Take the Pain’
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Max Verstappen rejects Martin Brundle’s verdict on Lewis Hamilton moment in Madrid race
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Mekies on Verstappen's strong P2 and giving the place back to Hamilton at 2026 F1 Spanish GP
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Max Verstappen has claimed his fifth podium in seven races after finishing second in the Spanish Grand Prix, a race marred by an incident with Lewis Hamilton on the first lap. The Dutch driver admitted that the action could have been disastrous for his race, although he believes that […] The post Max Verstappen reflects on the incident with Lewis Hamilton on the first lap appeared first on FormulaRapida.net.
Mekies defends Verstappen order: ‘Better to take the pain’
Laurent Mekies says Red Bull had little choice but to order Max Verstappen to hand back two positions shortly after the start of the Spanish Grand Prix, a decision that left the Dutchman fuming. The drama erupted almost immediately at the Madring last Sunday. Verstappen went off at Turn 1 while battling Lewis Hamilton for third, an escape route that allowed him to avoid potential contact but also left Red Bull facing an awkward question: should …
Red Bull Racing team principal Laurent Mekies explained the decision to instruct Max Verstappen to relinquish two positions early in the Spanish Grand Prix. Verstappen maintained third place after going off track at Turn 1 while battling Lewis Hamilton shortly after the start. He then moved up to second place by overtaking Kimi Antonelli, but Red Bull instructed him to relinquish the positions to avoid the risk of being penalized for the inciden…
Red Bull justified his decision to ask Max Verstappen to return two places at the start of the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. After cutting the first chicane in his duel with Lewis......
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