Verpappen before racing lock: tensions in front of the Grand Prix of Canada!

Verpappen before racing lock: tensions in front of the Grand Prix of Canada!

Formula 1 returns after two weeks of break and is ready for the tenth Grand Prix of the 2025 season in Montreal. Max Verstappen, four times world champion, is in the spotlight again after he has had a turbulent race in Barcelona. The FIA has appointed a team of Rennstewards for the event, which consists of Gerd Ennser, Matthew Selley, Enrique Bernoldi and Marcel Demers. The observation of Verstappen, which is only one penalty point from a possible racing lock, becomes particularly exciting. Such a point could mean that Verstappen cannot take part in the upcoming race in Austria on June 29-a scenario that for Red Bull would result in a home grand prix without her potted driver. This would be problematic for the team, since Verstappen must not exceed his goodwill during the race so as not to be punished.

The Grand Prix of Canada took place under special weather conditions. The start fell on a rain wet route, but after ten minutes of sunshine, rain followed again, which also complicated the racing. Despite these challenges, manifested Verstappen by winning the race for the third year in a row. The 26-year-old Dutch dominated the race on the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve after he started from second place while George Russell began as a pole setting.

Verstappens impressive balance sheet

With this victory, Verstappen celebrated his 60th triumph in Formula 1 and the sixth this season, which continued to consolidate him at the top of the overall ranking. He is now 56 points ahead of Charles Leclerc from Ferrari, who experienced a weak weekend and left 43 in round. Sebastian Vettel and Mercedes driver Russell and Hamilton finished third and fourth, followed by Oscar Piatri in fifth place. Verstappen overtook Lando Norris, who was in the lead in the meantime, after the pit stop in round 49 and reached the finish line 3.879 seconds before the McLaren pilot.

Overall, the organizers reported impressive 350,000 spectators over the entire event period, which underlines the enthusiasm of fans for Formula 1. Verstappen also set a remarkable record by being one of only three drivers who were able to celebrate three victories in Montreal in a row, alongside Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher.

The importance of penalty points

The current challenges for Verstappen also lead a light on the system of penalty points in Formula 1. Drivers collect points for various offenses, and reaching 12 points within a year leads to a racing lock. This system is intended to set clear boundaries. Verstappen currently has 11 points on his super licensing, which expires between 2025 and 2026.

A look at the overview of the current penalty points shows that Norris has 3 points, while other drivers such as Doohan and Alonso have also accumulated points. This regulation is crucial to promote discipline in motorsport and ensure that the drivers act responsibly. Carnights that can also lead to punishments show that disciplinary measures are a central part of racing. In the case of five warnings, a criminalization threatens ten positions in the starting line -up, which can make the race a lot more difficult for the drivers concerned.

so it remains exciting whether Verstappen can maintain his impeccable performance while he is facing the challenges of the racing season, especially with a view to the upcoming races and the associated consequences through possible penalty points.

Further information on the developments in racing can be found in the reports of AP news and Motorsport.com .