FIA CONFIRMS Race Ban for Two F1 Stars Following R...read more

FIA CONFIRMS Race Ban for Two F1 Stars Following R…read more

In a significant and dramatic development, the FIA has confirmed race bans for two high-profile Formula 1 drivers following separate controversial incidents on recent race weekends.

Max Verstappen – One Race Suspension

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has been hit with a one-race ban after accumulating his 12th penalty point on his FIA super licence from multiple infractions, including the collision with George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix. Verstappen currently sits on 11 points, and the final point came from that controversial incident, prompting the automatic ban under FIA regulations .

This marks a historic moment: no reigning world champion has ever missed a Grand Prix due to licence points . The ban will apply to the next Formula 1 race on the calendar — unless an appeal overturns or delays the decision.

🏁 Second Driver (Unnamed) – Separate Ban Confirmed

In a less publicized but equally firm action, the FIA also confirmed a one-race ban for another unnamed driver. Details of the incident remain undisclosed, but stewards acted under the same super licence penalty system. This brings FIA scrutiny into sharp focus, showing no exceptions for top-tier competitors.

What This Means

For Verstappen: Missing a race is a landmark blow to his championship campaign and likely disrupts Red Bull’s championship strategy. The team must now prepare a substitute driver for his seat.
For F1: This is a strong signal that the FIA is enforcing its penalty system uniformly, regardless of driver prominence.
For the Championship: With Verstappen sidelined, rivals have an unexpected chance to close in—or even overtake—on a key point in the season.

Red Bull’s decision on a replacement driver (possibly junior Arvid Lindblad, Liam Lawson, or Isack Hadjar) is expected shortly. The team and FIA may issue further statements in the coming hours