Verstappen handed five place penalty for Canada


Marshalls remove the car of Toro Rosso driver Max Verstappen of Netherland after he crashed during the Monaco Grand Prix in Monaco May 24, 2015. REUTERS/Robert Pratta

MONACO (Reuters) - Dutch teenager Max Verstappen will have a five-place grid penalty for next month's Canadian Grand Prix after causing a collision that brought out the safety car and cost world champion Lewis Hamilton a Monaco victory on Sunday.

The Toro Rosso driver smashed into the back of Romain Grosjean's Lotus at the Sainte Devote first corner while battling for 10th place.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Motorsport

Motor racing-Moss hailed as true racer at memorial service
Motor racing-FIA's first CEO Robyn to leave after 18 months
Motor racing-U.S. House judiciary chairman probes F1's Andretti rejection
Motor racing-Miami GP sets F1 record for a live U.S. television audience
Motor racing-Red Bull have taken 220 staff from Mercedes, says Horner
Motor racing-From Trump to Verstappen everyone celebrates Norris win
Motor racing-McLaren's Norris wins Miami Grand Prix for first F1 win
Wonder Akid wheels to victory again in Cub Prix Championship
Motor racing-Magnussen helped Hulkenberg with 'well-deserved' penalties
Motor racing-Red Bull's Max Verstappen take pole for Miami Grand Prix

Others Also Read