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Max Verstappen’s penalty points total will reduce to nine, but only if he can cleanly navigate his way through this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has warned Max Verstappen to race cleanly at the Austrian Grand Prix to avoid a potential race ban.
Verstappen faces a ban from the British Grand Prix if he receives one penalty point this weekend at the Red Bull Ring.
Penalty points could come easily at Red Bull’s home circuit due to challenging corners, increasing the pressure on Verstappen to perform flawlessly.
Horner emphasized the importance of navigating through the weekend without accumulating penalty points to maintain Verstappen’s eligibility for future races.
The team is approaching the race cautiously, considering the specific challenges presented by the track and the current performance of the RB21 car.
Verstappen’s track record in Austria is strong, but uncertainties remain regarding his chances of securing a victory, especially against competitive rivals like McLaren.
