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George Russell: Max Verstappen’s Impending Race Ban – Justified Declaration Before Canadian GP

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
June 13, 2025
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George Russell: Max Verstappen’s Impending Race Ban – Justified Declaration Before Canadian GP

Formula One F1 - Canadian Grand Prix - Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, Quebec, Canada - June 12, 2025 Mercedes' George Russell ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix REUTERS/Mathieu Belanger

Max Verstappen on the Brink of Race Ban: George Russell Supports Justified Suspension

As the tension rises in the world of Formula 1, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen finds himself teetering on the edge of a potential race ban, with just one penalty point away from being sidelined. The reigning world champion has accumulated a total of 11 penalty points in the last 12 months, raising concerns about his aggressive driving style.

The recent clash between Verstappen and Mercedes driver George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix resulted in a 10-second penalty for Verstappen, who was ultimately relegated to 10th place. Russell, who was taken aback by the collision, expressed his astonishment at the incident, labeling it as something unprecedented in the world of F1.

With three penalty points added to his super license, Verstappen now stands at 11 points, inching dangerously close to the threshold for a race ban. The pressure is on for Verstappen to maintain a clean record in the upcoming Canadian and Austrian Grands Prix to avoid being sidelined from future events.

Russell did not mince his words when discussing the situation, stating, “If he gets to 12 points it [a ban] wouldn’t be unjust.” Emphasizing the purpose of penalty points as a deterrent for reckless driving, Russell highlighted the importance of accountability on the track.

Despite the altercation, Russell displayed a level of sportsmanship by acknowledging that Verstappen’s actions, while detrimental to him, ultimately worked in his favor. However, he made it clear that such behavior cannot go unpunished in the high-stakes world of F1.

As the Canadian Grand Prix approaches, all eyes will be on Max Verstappen as he navigates the fine line between aggression and sportsmanship on the track. Will he be able to steer clear of further penalties and maintain his position in the championship standings? Only time will tell in this high-octane battle for supremacy in Formula 1.

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