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Max Verstappen’s High-Stakes Battle: F1 Race Ban Looms After Horner’s Dramatic Meeting

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
June 19, 2025
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Max Verstappen’s High-Stakes Battle: F1 Race Ban Looms After Horner’s Dramatic Meeting

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JUNE 15: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on June 15, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Glenn Dunbar/LAT Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202506150719 // Usage for editorial use only //

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Christian Horner, the team principal of Red Bull Racing, has recently revealed a secret meeting with F1 race control during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend to address concerns about Max Verstappen potentially facing a race ban. Verstappen, the talented Dutch driver, is teetering on the edge of a ban due to accumulating penalty points, with just one more point needed to sideline him from a race.

The looming threat of a race ban has put Verstappen and his team on high alert, especially regarding tactics used by rival drivers to provoke penalties against him. Horner expressed his concerns to the media, stating, “It is inevitable that certain games are going to be played.” He further explained that discussions were held with race control after the drivers’ briefing to ensure fair treatment considering the circumstances.

Verstappen’s close call with a race ban came after an incident in the Spanish Grand Prix where he was deemed to have deliberately collided with George Russell, resulting in three penalty points on his FIA Super Licence. Despite the tension, both drivers managed to navigate the Canadian Grand Prix without further incident, with Russell claiming his first victory of the season and Verstappen finishing in second place.

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The continuous speculation and questioning about the potential race ban seemed to have taken a toll on Verstappen, as he expressed frustration with the media during the Montreal race weekend. He dismissed the inquiries as ‘childish’ and a ‘waste of time,’ emphasizing his focus on racing rather than engaging with the ongoing discussions surrounding his penalties.

With the Austrian Grand Prix approaching, all eyes will be on Verstappen to see if he can maintain his composure and avoid triggering that final penalty point. The stakes are high, and the pressure is on for the young driver to deliver a clean performance and steer clear of any incidents that could jeopardize his participation in future races.

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