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Max Verstappen defiant: Won’t alter strategy despite looming race ban threat at Canadian Grand Prix

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June 13, 2025
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Max Verstappen defiant: Won’t alter strategy despite looming race ban threat at Canadian Grand Prix

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JUNE 12: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on in the garage during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on June 12, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Glenn Dunbar/LAT Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202506121256 // Usage for editorial use only //

Max Verstappen Pushes the Limits: Faces Race Ban Threat Despite Defiant Stance

The Formula 1 world is buzzing as Red Bull’s Max Verstappen finds himself on thin ice, just one penalty point away from a potential race ban. With 11 penalty points accumulated over the past 12 months, the Dutch driver is treading carefully as he gears up for the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend.

Verstappen’s recent clash with George Russell in Spain earned him two penalty points, bringing his total to the brink of disqualification. The stakes are high – if a driver reaches 12 points within a rolling one-year period, they face exclusion from the next event. The last driver to suffer this fate was Kevin Magnussen in 2024 since the penalty system’s inception in 2014.

Despite the looming threat, Verstappen remains resolute, insisting that he will not alter his racing approach. “It’s there, right? There’s nothing you can do about it. We just focus ahead, try to do the best you can every single time. It’s not [about] changing my approach,” he affirmed.

In response to inquiries about modifying his tactics, Verstappen defiantly questioned, “I don’t know, why should I? I can’t just back out of everything. I’m going to race how I do. I trust myself.”

The tension escalated during the media day in Montreal when Mercedes driver George Russell voiced support for a potential race ban for Verstappen if he reaches the critical 12-point threshold.

As Verstappen teeters on the edge of a suspension, all eyes are on the upcoming races to see if the daring driver can navigate the fine line between aggressive racing and penalty-free performance.

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