Max Verstappen says questions about his race ban threat are “p******* me off” ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix where he will line up on the front row with rival George Russell :

Max Verstappen has expressed growing frustration over persistent media questions regarding his penalty points and the looming threat of a race ban. Ahead of the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix, where he will start second on the grid alongside pole-sitter George Russell, Verstappen described the ongoing scrutiny as “childish” and “annoying” .The heightened attention stems from a collision with Russell during the previous race in Spain, which left Verstappen just one penalty point away from a mandatory race ban. While Verstappen acknowledged his mistake in that incident, he has grown weary of the continued media focus on the topic .Despite the tension, Russell has downplayed concerns about potential confrontations, emphasizing that no driver would deliberately jeopardize their position during a tightly scheduled season