Penalty points last for 12 months in F1, and so Verstappen’s slate won’t start clearing until June 30, the day after the Austrian Grand Prix. And even that is just two points falling off, if he navigates clean weekends in Canada and Austria in the coming weeks.

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Verstappen dropped to ninth in second practice at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve after topping FP1

The FIA hit the Red Bull star and four-time world champion with a 10-second penalty in the race, followed by three penalty points on his super license. That means Verstappen enters the Canadian Grand Prix with 11 points total on his super license in total. F1's rules dictate 12 penalty points in a 12-month period trigger a one-race suspension.

Christian Horner and Toto Wolff are two of F1’s most familiar rivals, with plenty of history between Red Bull and Mercedes at the top of the sport. The feud between the two bosses exploded during the 2021 title fight,

Ted Kravitz clashed with Max Verstappen after questioning Red Bull's internal decision-making at the Spanish GP.

Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, has suspended a key figure ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix. After a short break following the Spanish Grand Prix, F1 returned this weekend at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada.

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Mercedes could still be an option for Max Verstappen should he switch F1 teams ahead of next year, after George Russell provided an uncertain update on his contract. The British driver has enjoyed an impressive Mercedes career thus far,