Formula 1 ’s penalty points system has been placed under the spotlight after Max Verstappen ’s punishment for his collision with George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix. The Dutchman was handed a 10-second time penalty for ramming Russell late in the race, before the FIA gave the Red Bull driver three penalty points on his FIA superlicence.

Mercedes started the 2025 season strongly, but has struggled of late. Its Spanish GP was dominated by controversy over bigger issues

OPINION: Max Verstappen is close to being the perfect Formula 1 driver – but the Spanish Grand Prix has exposed an old

Max Verstappen was at the center of yet another controversy, this time after colliding with George Russell during the final laps of the Spanish GP.

BARCELONA, Spain — In a year in which McLaren has emerged as Formula One’s dominant team with a brilliant car and two outstanding drivers, Max Verstappen’s efforts to stay in the hunt for the World Championship must be applauded.

Verstappen's brilliance in the early part of the race outside Barcelona was overshadowed by what appeared to be a moment of anger in the closing laps, having been asked by his Red

Oscar Piastri has won the Spanish Grand Prix ahead of McLaren teammate Lando Norris as McLaren continued its early dominance of the Formula 1 championship.

An eventful Spanish Grand Prix saw McLaren take home a one-two in Barcelona but there was plenty of action behind them.