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Crash.net assesses who Red Bull could turn to if Max Verstappen was hit with an F1 ban
Max Verstappen is on the brink of a one-race suspension, needing to navigate carefully to avoid it after accumulating 11 superlicence points in the current 12-month period.
Verstappen’s penalty points from the 2024 season will decrease after June 30, urging him to maintain good conduct in Canada and Austria to dodge the suspension that could jeopardize his title aspirations.
The only F1 driver to be banned due to penalty points was Kevin Magnussen in 2024, emphasizing the seriousness of Verstappen’s situation as he teeters on the edge of a potential ban.
Isack Hadjar stands out as a promising choice to substitute Verstappen if needed, showcasing strong performance in his rookie F1 season and impressing as Red Bull’s second-best driver.
Liam Lawson, despite a brief and unfruitful tenure as a Red Bull driver this season, presents another option for Red Bull if they seek continuity and familiarity in their driver lineup instead of ushering in a new face like Ayumu Iwasa.
Ayumu Iwasa, Red Bull’s reserve driver, and Arvid Lindblad, a highly touted protege, offer alternative choices for Red Bull should they decide to explore fresh talent to fill in for an absent Verstappen.
