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The reigning F1 World Champion Max Verstappen insists he will not change his approach to racing as he looks to avoid a potential race ban in 2025.
Verstappen is currently tied with Fernando Alonso for the most points on his FIA Super Licence, with eight points each. If a driver accumulates 12 points within a rolling 12-month period, they face a race ban for the next Grand Prix they compete in. Verstappen earned six of his points for incidents with McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, such as collisions in Austria, Mexico, and Abu Dhabi. His first point will expire after the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix, requiring him to navigate 11 rounds to reduce his total to six. Verstappen aims to avoid accumulating four more points before Austria to avoid a one-race ban, though he insists he will not alter his racing style due to penalty points. Looking ahead to the 2025 F1 season, Verstappen and Norris are seen as top contenders for the Drivers’ Championship, with a competitive field that includes drivers from Ferrari and Mercedes. Verstappen welcomes the prospect of a four-way battle among the top teams and hopes for an exciting season with different winners across various races.
