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Max Verstappen could be in trouble in the early stages of the 2025 F1 season if he doesn’t keep his nose clean.
Max Verstappen’s clash with Oscar Piastri in Abu Dhabi has brought him closer to a potential race ban due to the incident. Verstappen attempted to overtake Piastri, resulting in a collision and both drivers spinning out. Despite recovering to finish in the top 10, Verstappen was held responsible for the crash and received a 10-second time penalty and two penalty points. Accumulating a total of eight penalty points in the past year, he now risks a ban if he reaches 12 points within 12 months.
Kevin Magnussen was the first driver to face a ban under the same system earlier this year. Verstappen will need to avoid further penalties in the coming races to prevent a potential ban. The question remains if the penalty imposed on Verstappen for the Piastri incident was too severe. Share your opinion by voting in the latest RacingNews365 poll and stand a chance to win an F1 car model of your favourite driver by subscribing to their YouTube channel.
