Max Verstappen recently applied for a race license with the FIA. Under which category does the four-time F1 champion fall, and what does that mean for potential outings outside Formula 1?

Max Verstappen faces an uphill battle to avoid a race ban as he’ll need to navigate a clean Canadian and Austrian Grands Prix

Four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen has reportedly been granted a special request by the FIA, which could even see him 'leave' the sport. Verstappen, 27, has dominated the sport of F1 for the last four years, having won the last four Drivers’ championships.