George Russell reported over team radio that he had suffered “damage” in the Spanish GP collision with Max Verstappen. And after investigating, Mercedes found what they deemed little more than a “rash” on the W16,

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

But the story of the race was the controversial series of events surrounding Max Verstappen in the closing laps. Verstappen appeared to drive deliberately into George Russell's Mercedes, a few laps after he left the track while battling for position with the Briton.