With 11 penalty points on his licence, the reigning world champion finds himself on the brink of a race ban – a sanction that could effectively ruin his already fading chances of defending his title this year.

Max Verstappen’s incredible pace comes from his ability to drive on the edge with precision, fully exploiting Red Bull’s aggressive car characteristics. This video dives into the technical and stylistic differences that explain why Verstappen consistently outpaces Sergio Pérez.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen still makes headlines even when he's not winning races. After ripping the FIA for a rule change at the Monaco Grand Prix last weekend, the 27-year-old Dutch driver stirred up another controversy at the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday.