P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen facing race BAN as FIA issue additional penalty to Red Bull star
Max Verstappen received three penalty points for causing a collision with George Russell during the Spanish Grand Prix, putting him at risk of a race ban if he accumulates more points in upcoming races.
Despite the incident, neither driver was forced out of the race, with both finishing in the top five, although Verstappen was later demoted to 10th place with a time penalty.
Any additional penalty points in the next races could lead to Verstappen exceeding the allowed 12 points within a 12-month period, resulting in a suspension.
Verstappen’s chances of contending for the championship took a hit in Spain, compounded by a new technical directive that failed to curtail McLaren’s dominance, leaving his title prospects in jeopardy.
