Red Bull says handing back positions did not cost Verstappen Spanish GP win
Red Bull said Max Verstappen was not in a realistic position to win the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid after being told to give back two places during the race. Team boss Laurent Mekies defended the call, with Verstappen ultimately finishing second behind Kimi Antonelli.
Max Verstappen finished second in the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, behind winner Kimi Antonelli. During the race, Red Bull instructed Verstappen to hand back two positions.
The debate after the race was whether Verstappen might have won without that instruction. Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies said that was not a realistic outcome.
Verstappen had passed Antonelli on the opening lap, but Mekies said he was already set to give that place back. Both reports said Red Bull defended the decision to require Verstappen to return two positions.
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