Red Bull have reportedly decided on Max Verstappen's replacement as the Formula 1 world champion edges ever closer to a ban. Verstappen, 27, is just one penalty point away from an automatic race ban after his angry collision with George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen is just a single penalty point away from a race ban, meaning Red Bull has to consider its contingencies during the F1 2025 season. Verstappen being given three penalty points for his collision with George Russell in Spain means the four-time F1 World Champion is just one small transgression away from a race ban if he fails to have

Helmut Marko explained Red Bull Racing still has faith in Max Verstappen securing his fifth F1 world championship in a row In 2025. The top advisor underlined that the team will continue to focus on the current campaign as long as the Dutchman has a chance of finishing in first place.