Verstappen was docked two penalty points on his Super License for an opening-lap incident with Oscar Piastri at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. That penalty brought the total penalty points on his Super License to eight, four shy of the 12 penalty points that trigger an automatic one-race penalty ban.

Aston Martin are attempting to sign Max Verstappen from Red Bull in a deal worth around £1billion – by far the most lucrative in Formula 1 history. But former F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has explained why the Dutchman will have no interest in joining the British team any time soon.

Max Verstappen is under threat of a race ban as the champion has issued a defiant statement on his racing style. The four-time world champion came under fire during the 2024 Formula 1 season for his racing tactics against title rival Lando Norris,