Red Bull is hoping Max Verstappen avoids receiving another F1 penalty point during the Canadian Grand Prix to prevent a potential one-race ban. Team principal Christian Horner believes they have enough drivers to manage in Verstappen’s absence if necessary. Verstappen currently has 11 penalty points, close to the 12-point limit for a ban due to his incident with George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix. Red Bull’s unique contractual setup provides them with flexibility to swap drivers within their four full-time F1 driver pool, including recent F1-grade superlicence holder Arvid Lindblad. In case of a Verstappen ban, potential replacements could be Liam Lawson, Isack Hadjar, or reserve driver Ayumu Iwasa. Horner also noted Yuki Tsunoda’s developing confidence after recent setbacks and hoped for a strong performance at the Canadian Grand Prix.
Related posts
-
Ferrari’s Formula One Revolution: A Closer Look at the Car Overhaul and Recalibration
Ferrari has introduced a myriad of upgrades to the SF-26 for the Miami Grand Prix. RacingNews365... -
Revolutionizing the Future: Lando Norris Proposes Bold Fixes for F1 Regulations
Some strong words from Lando Norris after his first F1 race weekend under the modified 2026... -
The High-Stakes Move: Lewis Hamilton’s Potential Ferrari Switch and F1 Team Boss Warning
F1 legend Lewis Hamilton spent almost a full year with his current team Mercedes knowing he... -
Revolutionizing Downforce: F1’s bold vision for 2027 cars
The Race can reveal that F1 teams will discuss ways to reduce downforce levels for 2027... -
Lewis Hamilton vows to make significant Ferrari change
Lewis Hamilton endured a frustrating weekend in Miami and was limited during the race due to... -
F1 News Today: Christian Horner return welcomed as Lewis Hamilton flips off rival
All the latest F1 news, rumours and gossip from the paddock on Tuesday May 5, 2026...
