Race Report Combined from 2 sources
Verstappen told to return two places in Spanish Grand Prix
Reports from the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix said Max Verstappen was instructed to give back two positions after going off track. Motorsport.com also reported that Red Bull defended the decision to order the place swap.
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September 13, 2026
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Formula 1’s coverage of the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix reported that Max Verstappen was forced to hand two places back after running off track.
Motorsport.com separately reported that Red Bull defended the decision to instruct Verstappen to give back two positions.
Across the reports, the central confirmed point was that Verstappen left the track and was then told to return two places during the race.
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