Ferrari Team Principal Challenges Stewards Over Leclerc-Verstappen Incident
Following the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix, Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur has come to the defense of Charles Leclerc after the Monegasque driver was investigated for a late-race incident with Max Verstappen.
Key Points:
Incident Overview: During the race’s final stages, Leclerc and Verstappen made slight contact on the main straight after a Safety Car restart.
Stewards’ Decision: The FIA stewards reviewed the incident and deemed it a racing incident, opting not to impose any penalties.
Vasseur’s Reaction: Vasseur dismissed the investigation, stating, “If that overtaking move is worth reporting to the stewards, then they should report every other overtake in the Grand Prix.”
Race Outcome: Leclerc secured a third-place finish, marking his third podium of the season and contributing to Ferrari’s move up to second in the Constructors’ Championship.
Verstappen’s Penalty: In a separate incident, Verstappen received a 10-second penalty and three penalty points for a collision with George Russell, bringing him one point away from a potential race ban.
Vasseur’s comments highlight ongoing debates about consistency in stewarding decisions, especially as the championship battle intensifies.
