Verstappen Suspended After Penalty: FIA Confirms Sanction Following Japanese GP Review..see why
Max Verstappen hasn’t been suspended after a penalty, but he’s close to one. The FIA hasn’t confirmed a sanction following the Japanese GP review, but Verstappen is nearing a potential Grand Prix suspension. He currently has eight penalty points on his license, and if he reaches 12 points within a 12-month period, he’ll face a one-race ban ¹.
Recent Incidents and Penalties
– *Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Incident*: Verstappen apologized to Oscar Piastri for a collision but criticized the FIA’s penalty, calling the stewards “stupid idiots” over team radio.
– *Mexican Grand Prix Penalty*: Verstappen received two penalty points for forcing Lando Norris off the track.
– *Brazilian Grand Prix Penalty*: He was given one penalty point for being under the minimum Virtual Safety Car delta time during the sprint race.
– *Qatar Penalty*: Verstappen received another point for driving unnecessarily slowly in qualifying, sparking a row with George Russell.
FIA’s Stance and Verstappen’s Response
The FIA has introduced revised guidelines for misconduct charges, with drivers facing fines, race bans, and points deductions. Verstappen’s father, Jos, has criticized the FIA’s handling of his son’s penalty, calling it “ridiculous” ².
