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*BREAKING NEWS: Verstappen Edges Closer to F1 Race Ban After Mexico GP Penalty*
Max Verstappen’s 2024 Formula 1 season has hit a major roadblock after the FIA confirmed additional penalties following the Mexico Grand Prix.
*PENALTY DETAILS*
Verstappen received:
– A 10-second time penalty for violating safety car procedures.
– Two penalty points on his FIA Super Licence for reckless driving.
*HALFWAY TO RACE BAN*
With these latest penalties, Verstappen now has 10 points on his licence, just five shy of the 15-point threshold that triggers an automatic one-race ban.
*FIA STATEMENT*
“The stewards deemed Verstappen’s actions during the safety car period as reckless and potentially hazardous,” read the FIA statement.
*VERSTAPPEN’S RESPONSE*
“I disagree with the penalties, but I’ll accept them,” Verstappen said. “I’ll focus on the next race and ensure I stay within the regulations.”
*CHAMPIONSHIP IMPLICATIONS*
Verstappen’s penalties could significantly impact his championship chances, allowing rivals Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton to close the gap.
*MEXICO GP ROUND-UP*
Other notable moments from the Mexico Grand Prix:
– Charles Leclerc took the chequered flag, securing Ferrari’s third consecutive win.
– Lewis Hamilton finished second, narrowing the gap to Verstappen in the standings.
– George Russell secured third place, earning his second podium of the season.
*WHAT’S NEXT?*
The 2024 Formula 1 season continues with the Brazilian Grand Prix on November 3. Will Verstappen bounce back, or will his penalty points prove costly?
Stay tuned for more updates!
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