Max Verstappen, who has won four consecutive titles, has been recognised as one of the fastest and most talented drivers in recent years. Verstappen has become only the sixth Formula One driver to win four world championships. He joins former Red Bull racing driver Sebastian Vettel as the team’s four-time champion. The Dutch racer finished ahead of Lando Norris and won the championship. He defeated Norris by finishing sixth in the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Verstappen’s penalty points on his super license are approaching the permissible threshold, putting him at risk of a race disqualification. Despite the prospect of a one-race punishment, the Dutchman remained belligerent, refusing to change his racing style for the 2025 season. In the 2024 season, FIA stewards imposed stricter regulations due to intense competition among championship competitors. Verstappen received more than six penalties for various actions throughout the year.
In Australia, he was penalised for colliding with Lando Norris. Verstappen was accused of colliding with Norris on the track in Mexico. Furthermore, in Qatar, the Dutchman suffered a contentious grid penalty for driving slowly on a cooling lap. A dual 10-second penalty in Brazil also sparked a debate, as the four-time champions drew criticism from fans and analysts. Verstappen received eight penalty points on his super license.
Verstappen’s Winning Mentality Crossed the Line
He is trailing only Fernando Alonso among current racers. The FIA rulebook states that accumulating 12 penalty points within 12 months leads to a racing ban. Max Verstappen’s 12-month contract won’t expire until June 2025, putting him in more danger. Max Verstappen does not intend to continue racing for the rest of his life. He wants to make the most of his life, knowing that his body will begin to decline in his 40s.
He talked about this topic during his interview with Blick and said, “Well, we could discuss some of the penalties and the points for hours. Like Alonso, I already have eight penalty points. But that won’t change my driving style. I won’t change my driving style because of that. I know when I’ve gone too far. Like in the finale in Abu Dhabi when I attacked Piastri at the start. I had no problem apologizing to the Australian after the race.”
