Red Bull confirm: This is how Verstappen would be replaced if banned

According to De Telegraaf, Red Bull Racing will pick one of its sister team's drivers, be that rookie sensation Isack Hadjar, or the demoted Liam Lawson, with the open Racing Bulls seat being taken over by Ayumu Iwasa.

Despite having won two races already in his maiden F2 season and sitting in third place in the standings, prompting Red Bull to ask the FIA to provide the British talent for a dispensation to disregard Linblad's underage status (he's currently 17 years old), it appears as though he's not currently being considered for a step up to F1 this season.

For Verstappen then, it's all about playing it safe this weekend at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, as he's still within reach of championship leader Oscar Piastri 49 points off the Australian.

However, a race ban could ultimately derail his 2025 championship hopes, making the upcoming two races of incredible importance to his championship bid. His first penalty points will have expired by the British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone.