# Verstappen's Tactical Sacrifice at Spa | F1 News

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Published: 2026-09-13T17:28:49+00:00
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Max Verstappen faced a tense opening lap at the Spanish Grand Prix when he clashed with Lewis Hamilton, opting to go off-track to avoid contact — a move his team later urged him to reverse. Though frustrated by Hamilton’s aggressive maneuvering and the need to yield to Kimi Antonelli, Verstappen prioritized safety over position. After letting both Hamilton and Antonelli pass, he capitalized on Hamilton’s subsequent brake issues and a Virtual Safety Car to claw back positions, ultimately finishing second — just behind race winner Antonelli and ahead of Lando Norris in third. Despite acknowledging he lacked outright pace against the frontrunners, Verstappen celebrated a strong result, crediting smart race management for turning a risky start into a podium-worthy finish. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/its-just-the-nature-of-the-track-verstappen-explains-hamilton-clash-in-spanish-grand-prix.2vYkg2cHh94KvLnFsPgD1S More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/82be2a430cf54b9d Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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