Haas driver Kevin Magnussen will miss the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after accumulating 12 penalty points, triggering an automatic race ban. The incident that led to the suspension involved a collision with Pierre Gasly at the Italian Grand Prix. Magnussen, who is leaving Haas at the end of the season, expressed frustration with the penalty system, while Gasly argued for leniency. Ferrari reserve driver Oliver Bearman is a likely replacement for Magnussen.
Red Bull’s Sergio Perez currently holds the highest number of penalty points among Formula 1 drivers, with eight accumulated over the past 12 months. Williams’ Logan Sargeant is also on the same tally, placing both drivers on the verge of a one-race suspension if they reach 12 points within the period. Lance Stroll of Aston Martin has recently joined the top three with seven penalty points, while his teammate Fernando Alonso has six. Notably, seven drivers, including those from Ferrari, McLaren, and Alpine, have maintained a clean slate after the first five races of the season.
The Chinese Grand Prix has caused a shift in the Formula 1 penalty points standings, with drivers accumulating a significant number of points. Fernando Alonso, Daniel Ricciardo, Lance Stroll, Kevin Magnussen, and Yuki Tsunoda received penalties during the weekend’s Sprint Race and Grand Prix. Sergio Perez and Logan Sargeant now lead the standings with eight points each, edging closer to the 12-point threshold that triggers an automatic race ban. The penalty point system aims to enhance driver conduct and safety by holding drivers accountable for their actions on the track.
