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How Max Verstappen earned 11 penalty points in 11 months
Max Verstappen’s disqualification from the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix after the clash with George Russell included a 10-second penalty, pushing him to 10th place and adding three points to his license. This puts him close to a race ban, needing caution in the upcoming races in Montreal and Spielberg until some points expire. Verstappen’s penalty points over the last year have mainly stemmed from collisions or forcing drivers off the track.
For instance, in the Austrian Grand Prix in June 2024, Verstappen received 2 penalty points for colliding with Lando Norris, squeezing him onto the kerb and causing punctures for both drivers. Despite being penalized, Verstappen still finished fifth and extended his championship lead. The stewards determined Verstappen as predominantly at fault for the incident and imposed a 10-second penalty along with 2 points.
Verstappen acknowledged the incident as unfortunate and spoke about its consequences in a careful manner, highlighting the awkward angle of the collision and its impacts on both drivers. Additionally, after reviewing the footage and discussing with Norris, he acknowledged the incident as a result of racing hard but unfortunate in its consequences.
