BREAKING :FIA Disqualifies Max Verstappen Against Upcoming Cana….Read more
BREAKING :FIA Disqualifies Max Verstappen Against Cana….Read more
In a significant development, the FIA has disqualified Max Verstappen from participating in the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix, scheduled for June 15 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. This decision follows a controversial incident during the Spanish Grand Prix, where Verstappen collided with Mercedes’ George Russell.
The collision occurred on Lap 63, shortly after a safety car restart. Verstappen, having been instructed by his team to allow Russell to pass, did so but then aggressively steered into Russell’s car at Turn 5. Onboard footage confirmed that Verstappen had sufficient space but chose to make contact, leading to widespread condemnation from commentators and fans alike .
Initially, the FIA penalized Verstappen with a 10-second time penalty and added two penalty points to his Super Licence, bringing his total to 11—just one point shy of an automatic race ban . However, after further review and mounting pressure from the racing community, including calls for disqualification from former champion Nico Rosberg , the FIA has escalated the penalty to a full disqualification from the next race.
Verstappen later acknowledged his mistake, stating that the move was “not right” and attributing it to frustration over race strategy and emotions . Despite his apology, the incident has reignited debates over his maturity and racing ethics, with critics emphasizing the need for top athletes to manage pressure without resorting to unsportsmanlike behavior.
This disqualification marks a rare and severe penalty in Formula 1 and has significant implications for the championship standings. Verstappen’s absence from the Canadian Grand Prix will impact Red Bull’s strategy as they aim to close the gap to championship leader Oscar Piastri.
As the season progresses, Verstappen’s actions and their repercussions will undoubtedly remain a focal point, both in terms of his standing in the sport and the broader discussions about conduct and sportsmanship in Formula 1.
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