Red Bull driver Max Verstappen is on the cusp of a one-race ban after a scrap with George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix

Did Max Verstappen purposely run into George Russell near the end of the Spanish Grand Prix? The Mercedes driver certainly feels that way. Verstappen and Russell made contact as Russell went for a pass on Verstappen for fourth late in the race won by Oscar Piastri.

Max Verstappen is on the verge of facing an F1 race ban following his crash with George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday.

Max Verstappen may be banned from a Grand Prix after picking up three penalty points following contact with George Russell at the Spanish GP

Formula One world champion Max Verstappen is one penalty point away from a race ban after being punished for driving into Mercedes rival George Russell during Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix.

Former Formula 1 driver Jos Verstappen still partakes in rally racing at the age of 53 but suffered a crash which saw his Skoda Fabia roll over in Sweden on Friday

Joining Red Bull Racing can be both a blessing and a curse for any driver who isn’t Max Verstappen — and that has certainly been the case for Yuki Tsunoda. Since being promoted to the team, the Japanese driver has struggled to find his footing and bring the competition to his teammate.

A clause in Max Verstappen’s contract is set to close at the F1 Austrian GP to ensure he remains at Red Bull for 2026