Formula 1

Penalty points are handed out to drivers whenever they are deemed to have broken the rules, and can lead to race bans if enough are collected in a short ...

But that doesn't mean it couldn't happen, and Verstappen is one of those closest to a ban. That would be the fate of anyone who picks up 12 points within a 12-month period. Every point counts for the Dutchman as he hopes to see off the challenge of Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc, so missing a race could be a disaster.