Why Red Bull asked Max Verstappen to let George Russell through – and put him on hard tyres

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02/06/2025 11:55

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner refused to be drawn on Max Verstappen's controversial Turn 5 collision with Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix, as he hadn't spoken to his driver yet when he addressed the Formula 1 media. But Horner did offer an explanation of two crucial events that led to Verstappen's frustration boiling over.
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