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Max Verstappen speaks about the possibility of being banned from an F1 race.
Max Verstappen stated that being banned from an F1 race would not be catastrophic for him, as he is close to triggering a suspension due to penalty points accumulated after an incident with George Russell.
Verstappen received a 10-second penalty and expressed regret for his actions, admitting that the move was inappropriate and should not have occurred.
Despite the penalty situation, Verstappen remains focused on performing well in the upcoming races, emphasizing that missing a race, while not ideal, is not the end of the world.
He emphasized his commitment to racing hard and trusting his abilities, regardless of the consequences, stating that life is not always fair, and he will continue to race with his usual intensity.
George Russell acknowledged that Verstappen’s accountability was commendable, but believes a race ban would be warranted if he reaches 12 penalty points, as it would be a consequence of his actions during the Spanish Grand Prix.
