The world of Formula 1 is again in agitation after the controversial clash between Max Verstappen and George Russell during the Spain Grand Prix on June 1, 2025. The new images aboard Verstappen have presented the discussion about the incident, and now Kelly Piquet, Verstappen’s girlfriend, has mixed with a state with a state not intentionally entered Russell. He initially assumed.
The incident took place in the final phase of the race in Barcelona, when a late security car got face down. Verstappen, who seemed to be on his way to third place, obtained hard tires that, according to him, offered “without grip.” After a touch with Charles Leclerc in the first corner, Verstappen was instructed by his engineer Gianpiero Lambian to return his position to Russell, who had previously taken advantage of it. Although the FIA then ruled that this was not necessary, the frustration in Verstappen led to a collision in BLU 5. The butlers described the action so intentionally, which resulted in a punishment that Verstappen fell from P5 to P10, which made it lose 24 points in the leader of the Piastri Oscar championship.
Verstappen contact with Russell from his photo on board.twitter.com/c4aburegg
– Holiness (@f1bigdata) June 2, 2025
However, the images on board, shared by @f1Bigdata in X, show a different perspective. Verstappen seems to send the curve normally without making a clear movement to Russell, which followed the racing line and cut the curve abruptly. “Max did nothing wrong,” wrote a fan in X, and Kelly Piquet seems to share this opinion. His message, “It’s time to tell the truth,” published next to a photo of Verstappen in his Red Bull, is seen as a call to reconsider punishment. Although Piquet did not give more details, his statement, which went viral with thousands of I like and reactions, has strengthened public support for Verstappen. Fans in X, like @henwestra, emphasize that Russell may have been responsible for contact through their aggressive line.
The announcement of the FIA on June 6, 2025 to review the punishment occurs in the midst of growing criticisms of the inconsistency of the butlers. The head of the Red Bull team, Christian Horner, described the original decision as an “capital estimate error”, mainly because Verstappen did not have to return his position. Former pilot Ralf Schumacher supported Verstappen on the podcastBackstage Pit Lane, arguing that the punishment was too heavy and that Verstappen was dragged by frustration for the choice of tires. On the other hand, critics like Nico Rosberg and Damon Hill argue that Verstappen was going too far, although Hill admitted in X that the action seemed “badly estimated” instead of deliberately.
The revision of the punishment is crucial for Verstappen, who balances in his license on the edge of a suspension with eleven penalty points. A racing prohibition would seriously damage its title possibilities in 2025, especially with the dominant form of McLaren. Verstappen admitted in a statement on June 2 that the collision “should not have happened” and pointed out the emotions they played through the choice of tires and the security car. His modest reaction contrasts with the fierce comments of Russell, which, according to @fiaasteward in X, is now being investigated by an oath after the incident, which could possibly lead to a three -run suspension.
Kelly Piquet’s comment not only fed the discussion about collision, but also attention to the broader dynamics of formula 1. While the FIA reconsiders her decision, the rivalry between Verstappen and Russell remains a problem. With the Canada Grand Prix on June 13, fans anxiously expect the result of the review and / or call from Piquet to “The Truth” will influence the FIA Final Judgment. At the moment, Verstappen remains determined, but the pressure of public opinion and FIA remain felt in this tumultuous season.
