Former Haas Team Principal Guenther Steiner has blamed Red Bull for triggering Max Verstappen in the final stage of the Spanish Grand Prix last weekend. The frustration then led to a crash with George Russell, which resulted in Verstappen receiving a 10-second time penalty. In addition, three points were added to his FIA Super License.

Max Verstappen is just a single penalty point away from a race ban, meaning Red Bull has to consider its contingencies during the F1 2025 season. Verstappen being given three penalty points for his collision with George Russell in Spain means the four-time F1 World Champion is just one small transgression away from a race ban if he fails to have

Red Bull have reportedly decided on Max Verstappen's replacement as the Formula 1 world champion edges ever closer to a ban. Verstappen, 27, is just one penalty point away from an automatic race ban after his angry collision with George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix.