Max Verstappen says the controversial incident at the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix — where he collided with George Russell and was penalized — wasn’t what “lost him” the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship.
He argues that a championship is decided over 24 races, not one mistake, and pointed out positives like his strong comeback in the second half of the season.
Still, many believe that self-criticism and learning from that moment might be key — as his main rival Lando Norris stayed more introspective about his own errors.