insists he’ll “handle the state of affairs” relating to the specter of a race ban within the first few months of the 2025 season.
The four-time world champion, after incidents in Austria, Mexico, Brazil, Qatar and Abu Dhabi final yr, has accrued eight penalty factors on his FIA tremendous licence.
A 12-point tally inside a 12-month interval triggers a race suspension, that means Verstappen must stroll a tightrope on the first 10 races of the yr earlier than June’s Austrian Grand Prix, when two factors will drop off.
But the driver insists he is not going to change his aggressive racing fashion as he eyes 5 consecutive titles this yr.
When requested about whether or not the potential ban will have an effect on his racing strategy, Verstappen replied: “No, however I’ve been right here earlier than.
“I feel I’ve been on 9 or 10 [previously], so it’s all about simply managing that state of affairs.”
Aston Martin’s is the opposite driver prone to a race ban. The Spaniard additionally has eight factors on his licence, although three of those factors expire after race two in China.
Nico Hulkenberg and Lance Stroll are subsequent on the record, although each solely have 4 factors.
obtained in Azerbaijan final yr after selecting up 12 factors, with Ollie Bearman changing him at Haas.
Verstappen was additionally requested about his championship possibilities with Crimson Bull this yr, after their once-dominant automobile dropped off in 2024 with McLaren and Ferrari ending forward of them within the constructors’ standings.
“We all know that we’ve got issues to work on with the automobile, and that’s what we’re doing,” he mentioned.
“I feel it’s good for the game,” he added, relating to a number of groups being in competition on the entrance. “Additionally, I feel, why the foundations had been set like that.
“So I do hope that it’s thrilling and that we get a variety of totally different winners – groups, as properly. That might be nice for the game.”
Pre-season takes place in Bahrain subsequent week, with the on 16 March.
