Red Bull spoke to Formula One's governing body before the Canadian Grand Prix to warn them that Max Verstappen's rivals might try and lure the Dutch driver into a one-race ban, according to team boss Christian Horner.

The FIA hit the Red Bull star and four-time world champion with a 10-second penalty in the race, followed by three penalty points on his super license. That means Verstappen enters the Canadian Grand Prix with 11 points total on his super license in total. F1's rules dictate 12 penalty points in a 12-month period trigger a one-race suspension.

With an FIA super license in his back pocket, Lindblad is now nailed on for a couple of free practice appearances before the end of the season. The Brit could even appear in a Grand Prix in 2025 driving for Racing Bulls if either Isack Hadjar or Liam Lawson are needed to replace a suspended Verstappen this month.