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FIA hit Verstappen with MAJOR Brazilian GP penalty
The penalty is a five-place grid drop for the next race, the Qatar Grand Prix. Verstappen’s collision with Lewis Hamilton during the race was deemed avoidable. The FIA deemed Verstappen at fault and imposed the penalty to reflect the severity of the incident. Verstappen’s championship lead over Hamilton has now been reduced to just 14 points. This penalty could have significant implications for the rest of the season. Ultimately, it will be interesting to see how Verstappen and Red Bull Racing respond to this setback.