Verstappen is one point away from an automatic race ban as the Dutchman’s tally climbed to 11 when he was penalised for crashing into George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix. W

With Max Verstappen just one point away from a one-race suspension, there are several drivers who would be chomping at the bit to step in and make their mark

Max Verstappen is contracted to Red Bull until the end of the 2028 season, but it was confirmed by Helmut Marko that the 27-year-old has a release clause in his contract