Max Verstappen is just a single penalty point away from a race ban, meaning Red Bull has to consider its contingencies.

Red Bull have reportedly decided on a plan to replace Max Verstappen in the event the four-time champion is handed a suspension. Verstappen was handed three penalty points on his Super License after what appeared to be deliberate contact with the Mercedes of George Russell during the Spanish Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen is one penalty point away from a Formula 1 race ban and Red Bull will have to have a plan in place in the event the Dutchman has another run-in with the stewards