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F1 Penalty Points: Max Verstappen on verge of race ban as Red Bull star given additional FIA punishment
Max Verstappen is close to facing a one-race ban from Formula 1 due to accumulating penalty points, with his teammate Yuki Tsunoda also receiving penalties during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend.
Verstappen has one more race in Austria to avoid a ban before his penalty points expire, but Tsunoda’s accumulation of points adds to the team’s concerns.
The threat of a Verstappen ban is significant but has lessened after a clean weekend in Canada. However, his aggressive racing style puts him at risk of further penalties.
A ban could severely impact Verstappen’s championship chances, with 12 penalty points in a year leading to suspension, and all points expiring after a year.
Verstappen must maintain good conduct in Austria to avoid a ban, considering his history of on-the-edge racing and past incidents resulting in penalties.
