Why Verstappen 'won't take any precautions' despite potential race ban looming

11:45, 22 Jun

Updated: 11:49, 22 Jun

bySandy van Wijngaarden

Max Verstappen must be careful of suspension during the Austrian Grand Prix. Will the Dutchman take this into account? Here's what Tim Coronel had to say about it.

Max Verstappen is still just one penalty point away from suspension. In Canada, the Dutchman got away without any problems. However, he will still need to be cautious in Austria, as his first points will only expire after the race.

Will Verstappen approach the Austrian Grand Prix differently?

Will Verstappen take it easy in Spielberg because of this? “No. Of course not. He's not going to take any precautions,” said Tim Coronel in an exclusive interview with GPblog.

The first points of the Red Bull Racing driver will expire after the Austrian Grand Prix. This concerns penalty points that the Dutchman received after an incident with Lando Norris during this Grand Prix in 2024. This encounter between the two was seen last year as the beginning of a real title fight between Verstappen and Norris.

Max Verstappen before the Canadian Grand Prix

This season, Verstappen seems to be mainly having confrontations with George Russell. Despite the battles in 2024, Coronel wishes the best for Norris. “I really hope Norris will bounce back. I like him a lot as a driver for what he has shown in the past. Let's primarily get a good battle, that's the most important,” said the Dutchman about next week's Grand Prix.