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By receiving penalty points in 2024 following collisions, Max Verstappen has often made it known that he is unhappy with the commissioners' decision. The Dutch driver collected 8 penalty points and is getting closer to the limit of 12 set before a terrible sanction: being suspended from Grand Prix for one race. A situation that could throw him off his hinges.
Over the years, Max Verstappen had the time to show his strong character on the different circuits of Formula 1. The Dutch driver often shows a strong commitment which sometimes costs him dearly. This was the case during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to end the year when he collided with Oscar Piastri at the start, thus collecting two penalty points in addition to 10 seconds of penalty on the starting grid.
Verstappen, a strong personality
At 27 years old, Max Verstappen has just won the world champion title for the fourth consecutive time. The Dutch driver has never changed direction even if his enthusiasm sometimes costs him dearly. “I think Piastri wasn't looking to the side. I think he was looking forward. It's a racing incident in the first corner, it can happen. But otherwise, Max is Max, and that is part of his charisma, his personality. If he has a chance, he takes it and he's a tough driver, a tough driver, that's also part of his image, and I don't think he has to change.” analyse Helmut Marko in comments reported by Nextgen-Auto regarding the incident with Plates. Verstappen then went to apologize.
Verstappen close to suspension
By getting dangerously close to the 12 penalty points, Max Verstappen could be sanctioned since it will remain at 8 at least until next June. The Dutch driver will certainly not appreciate this possibility. “The penalty points he got in 2024 annoy him. Max has his own opinion and he expresses it too. If he were threatened with suspension, he would not fail to give his opinion loud and clear” continues the one who is one of the leaders of Red Bull.
