David Coulthard: Max Verstappen feels no remorse for Spanish GP spin on George Russell. David Coulthard says Max Verstappen doesn’t regret the spin on George Russell in the 2025 Spanish GP.

Max Verstappen’s 2025 season came down to one of the tightest margins in F1 history. After 24 Grand Prix and six Sprint Races, the Dutch champion finished just two points ahead of Lando Norris — the smallest gap in Formula 1 history in percentage terms between the world champion and the runner-up. Every moment of the season counted, and both title contenders have more than one incident they could point to as potentially decisive.

For Lando Norris and McLaren, the mechanical failure in the Netherlands and errors between Las Vegas and Qatar stand out. But for Verstappen, one pivotal moment could be traced back to the Spanish Grand Prix.

Was the spin on George Russell decisive for the title?

Many pointed to Max’s infamous spin on George Russell in Spain — a move difficult to explain and one that cost him 9 valuable points. Max Verstappen was reportedly frustrated when journalists highlighted the potential impact on the championship outcome. Yet, despite the lost points, the four-time world champion showed no regret, instead praising Red Bull’s ability to maintain pressure on McLaren right until the final lap of the season.

Verstappen shows no regrets

Former F1 driver and current technical commentator David Coulthard, speaking to RacingNews365, emphasized Max’s mindset: “I don’t think he will have regrets for that mistake in Spain, because Max Verstappen always focuses on the here and now. In general, I think regrets are only for weaker minds. Of course, in this case the question is obvious and legitimate, but I just don’t think Max is built that way — to dwell on missed opportunities. He is structured to think only about the present moment.” – he pointed out.

David Coulthard also touched on 2026, when Red Bull might face uncertainty with its first-ever Red Bull-Ford power unit: “When Max says he doesn’t know if he will win another title and that it won’t affect his emotions or self-esteem, I honestly believe him. He races to win, but he understands he cannot always win, and with the new Red Bull power unit next year, it might be a period of disappointments. For now, we just don’t know.”

Max Verstappen’s refusal to mourn the points lost in Spain illustrates the psychological armor that has made him so dominant. By focusing entirely on immediate performance rather than historical “what-ifs,” he remains mentally insulated against the pressure of the closest title races in the history of the sport.