Red Bull have reportedly decided on their plan to replace Max Verstappen in the event the reigning world champion is handed a suspension. Verstappen was punished for his involvement in an incident with Mercedes ’ George Russell at Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix.

Spain being proof that there will be consequences for crossing a line, particularly if it ends up leading to a race ban

If a driver reaches 12 penalty points on their FIA Super License over a single calendar year period, they are hit with a one-race penalty ban. Last season Kevin Magnussen missed the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after accumulating enough penalty points to trigger the one-race ban at the previous race, the Italian Grand Prix.