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Johnny Herbert: Risk of race ban "will not change" Max Verstappen’s driving

Max Verstappen’s dramatic clash with George Russell during the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix means that he is now just one penalty point away from a race ban. However, while a ban could prove pivotal in his campaign to hold on to the drivers' title for another year, ex-F1 racer Johnny Herbert says the cloud hanging over Verstappen’s head won’t change the way he goes racing.

Verstappen clashed with the Mercedes racer following a late safety car in the Spanish GP. As a result of the crash, the Dutchman received a 10-second time penalty and three penalty points on his FIA superlicence – bringing his tally to 11 for the year.

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