Max Verstappen facing race ban after George Russell clash

Max Verstappen finds himself on the verge of a race ban following his penalty in Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix.



The Red Bull driver was hit with a 10-second time penalty and three penalty points after colliding with George Russell late in the race.



Although both drivers completed the race, Verstappen dropped to 10th in the official results, with the stewards deeming him responsible for the incident.



Verstappen’s License Now at 11 Points



The penalty has pushed Verstappen’s FIA superlicence points total to 11—just one short of the 12-point threshold that triggers a one-race suspension.







Any infraction in Canada or Austria could see the reigning champion sidelined.



Verstappen has already received multiple penalties in the past year, including two points for a collision with Lando Norris in Austria, two for forcing Norris off in Mexico, and two for a crash with Oscar Piastri in Abu Dhabi.



He also accrued points for infractions in Brazil, Qatar, and now Spain.



Championship Hopes Slip Further



Verstappen’s weekend in Barcelona dealt a heavy blow to his already slim title hopes.



With only one point gained and rivals unaffected by a new technical directive aimed at curbing McLaren’s advantage, Red Bull’s struggles were evident.



Meanwhile, competitors like McLaren have managed to maintain their pace, leaving Verstappen’s campaign increasingly uphill.



The Dutchman now faces a delicate balancing act, needing clean races ahead to avoid triggering a suspension that could further derail his season.
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