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Max Verstappen ‘misses out’ as bizarre grand prix verdict issued
At the F1 Austrian Grand Prix last weekend, world champion Max Verstappen had a disappointing performance due to a collision with Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli at Turn 3, resulting in both drivers exiting the race early. Despite the setback, Verstappen narrowly missed a spot in the top 10 of F1’s Power Rankings list. Meanwhile, Lando Norris emerged as the race winner, topping the rankings, followed by Gabriel Bortoleto and Liam Lawson. Verstappen’s DNF further complicates his title ambitions, as he now trails championship leader Oscar Piastri by 61 points heading into the upcoming British GP. Speculations about Verstappen’s future at Red Bull persist, with talks of a possible exit before his contract expires in 2028.
