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Max Verstappen risks race ban after fiery clash with George Russell at Spanish GP

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
June 1, 2025
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Max Verstappen risks race ban after fiery clash with George Russell at Spanish GP

Formula One F1 - Spanish Grand Prix - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain - June 1, 2025 Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda in action during the race REUTERS/Juan Medina

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Max Verstappen on the Brink of Disaster: Could Face Race Ban After Dramatic Collision with George Russell

In a heart-stopping turn of events at the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix, Max Verstappen’s fate hangs in the balance as he teeters on the edge of a potential race ban in Formula 1. A controversial clash with George Russell has pushed Verstappen to the brink, accumulating three penalty points on his FIA Super License.

The high-octane drama unfolded on Lap 61 at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, where a late safety car situation threw Verstappen off his game. Struggling on hard tires while his competitors switched to faster softs, the Red Bull ace faced a nail-biting moment as he battled Charles Leclerc and Russell for position.

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As the race heated up, Verstappen’s clash with Russell sent shockwaves through the paddock. Despite his initial reluctance to give up his spot, Verstappen was slapped with a 10-second time penalty, plummeting from fourth to tenth place. The repercussions continued to mount as the FIA tacked on three penalty points to his Super License, bringing his total to 11 within a 12-month period.

With just one more point pushing him over the limit, Verstappen faces the looming threat of a race ban, a catastrophic blow to his championship aspirations. The question now remains: will the Dutch sensation be sidelined after his tumultuous collision with Russell?

In the event of a ban, Red Bull would have contingency plans in place, potentially tapping Isack Hadjar to fill Verstappen’s shoes for a race weekend. The precedent set by past replacements, like Oliver Bearman stepping in for Kevin Magnussen in 2024, showcases the unpredictability of such situations in the world of Formula 1.

As the dust settles on the Spanish Grand Prix showdown, all eyes are on Verstappen’s next move. Will he navigate this storm and avoid a ban, or is the race ban hammer poised to strike, reshuffling the F1 grid in a seismic shift of events?

Buckle up, F1 fans, as the Verstappen-Russell collision saga unfolds with adrenaline-pumping intensity, shaping the destiny of one of the sport’s brightest stars.

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