Red Bull's Max Verstappen feels there is no chance Red Bull can match McLaren in Formula 1's Canadian Grand Prix, focusing his attention on a podium fight with Mercedes. Verstappen won the past three races in Canada, but the 2025 edition of the Montreal race looks set to tell a different story.

The penalty took his number of points over a 12-month period to 11, with 12 incurring a one-race ban. Such a punishment has only been handed out once in the history of F1, with Haas driver Kevin Magnussen missing the Azerbaijan Grand Prix last season after he hit the 12-point threshold.

Over the next two Formula 1 grands prix in Canada and Austria, one penalty point will be enough for Max Verstappen to be banned for a race, but he insists that won't play on his mind when he gets into his Red Bull.

Mercedes is looking to reset after a “challenging” trio of races at this week’s Canadian Grand Prix. “We’re eager to get back on track in Montreal after a challengin

After the European triple-header, the F1 circus sails back across the Atlantic this weekend for the Canadian Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen desperate to replicate his 2024 triumph on this track. Below,

It's time for the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix! Will Max Verstappen defend his 2024 title? Check out how to watch this weekend's action on ESPN.