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The eight F1 race bans issued as Max Verstappen nears punishment
Max Verstappen’s potential race ban may be seen as a setback for the four-time world champion, but it wouldn’t be unprecedented in F1 history. With 11 penalty points looming on his Super Licence, one more point at a specific Grand Prix could result in a missed race for him.
Red Bull is closely monitoring Verstappen in the upcoming races to avoid any further penalties. Will a race ban significantly impact his championship chances, or can he draw inspiration from past F1 greats like Schumacher, Mansell, and Hakkinen?
It’s interesting to note that eight F1 drivers have faced race bans since 1978 for various infractions, showing that even legends in the sport are not immune to penalties. The determination to win at all costs seems to be a common trait among these champions, as exemplified by Schumacher’s championship win despite his ban in 1994.
Mansell and Hakkinen also found themselves in similar situations but managed to bounce back from their bans. Verstappen could take heart from their experiences and use it as motivation moving forward in his F1 career.
