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Ep.613 - Race report: 2025 Spanish Grand Prix


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Episode Show Notes: June 1st, 2025

This episode of the Scuderia F1 Podcast dives into the tumultuous 2025 Spanish Grand Prix. We dissect the controversial collision between Max Verstappen and George Russell, an incident that saw Verstappen receive a 10-second penalty and three penalty points, putting him just one point away from a race ban. The clash, which occurred after a late Safety Car period and initial contact with Charles Leclerc and Russell, sparked intense debate. George Russell firmly stated, "it felt very deliberate," while Max Verstappen dismissed inquiries, saying, "Does it matter? Yeah, okay, that's great. I mean, I prefer to speak about the race than just one single moment," and expressed frustration with "racing standards." Analysts like Nico Rosberg called the penalty "very lenient," arguing it "looked like a very intentional retaliation," drawing parallels to the 2017 Vettel-Hamilton incident in Baku and the 1997 Schumacher-Villeneuve clash in Jerez. Christian Horner acknowledged the penalty but expressed frustration, and Toto Wolff noted a "pattern" in "great ones" needing the world against them.

Beyond the on-track drama, we explore the mysterious absence of Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll from the Spanish Grand Prix. The team cited an "unforeseen medical issue" and "discomfort" for his withdrawal, but the vagueness of the explanation fueled widespread speculation in the paddock. Theories range from internal team tensions and performance pressure to undisclosed injuries or even sensitive contractual discussions. This episode unpacks the incident's complexities, the differing perspectives, and the lingering questions that continue to shape the narrative of the 2025 Formula 1 season.


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