Verstappen told to give back two positions in Spanish Grand Prix
Multiple outlets reported that Max Verstappen was instructed to hand back two places during the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix after running off the track. Motorsport.com also reported that Red Bull defended the decision to make him return those positions.
Formula 1 reported during the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix that Max Verstappen was forced to give back two positions after going off the track.
Motorsport.com likewise reported on the same incident, framing it around Red Bull's defense of the call to instruct Verstappen to hand back two places.
Across the reports, the common confirmed point is that Verstappen left the track during the race and was then told to return two positions.
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