Max Verstappen handed penalty immediately after Barcelona Grand Prix as commentators call for disqualification

The reigning Formula One champion has been handed a huge penalty due to the incident.

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Topics: Max Verstappen, Motorsport, Red Bull Racing, Formula 1

Ben McCrum

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Max Verstappen handed penalty immediately after Barcelona Grand Prix as commentators call for disqualification

The reigning Formula One champion has been handed a huge penalty due to the incident.

Max Verstappen handed penalty immediately after Barcelona Grand Prix as commentators call for disqualification

The reigning Formula One champion has been handed a huge penalty due to the incident.

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