F1 Drivers at Risk: Understanding Super Licence Penalty Points

FIA Super Licence Penalty Points: What You Need to Know

The FIA super licence penalty point system is designed to monitor driver behavior in Formula 1. Points are issued for unsafe on-track actions and remain on a driver's licence for 12 months. Accumulating 12 or more points within that period results in a one-race ban.

• The stakes: Kevin Magnussen was recently banned after reaching 12 points. Which other drivers are at risk?

Drivers at Risk

• Max Verstappen (8 points): Leading the pack with multiple penalties for collisions and driving infringements.
• Liam Lawson (6 points): Gained points primarily for causing collisions.
• Oscar Piastri (4 points): Penalized for incidents in Brazil and Abu Dhabi.
• Nico Hulkenberg (4 points): Points stem from incidents in Austria and Italy.
• Jack Doohan (4 points): Accumulated points at the Chinese Grand Prix.
• Lando Norris (3 points): Penalized in Qatar for failing to slow under yellow flags.
• Esteban Ocon (2 points): Gained points for a collision with his teammate in Monaco.
• Carlos Sainz (2 points): Penalized for forcing a driver off track in Bahrain.
• Oliver Bearman (2 points): Points from causing a collision in Brazil.
• Alexander Albon (2 points): Penalized for a collision in Qatar.
• Fernando Alonso (2 points): Points from causing a collision in Austria.
• Lance Stroll (2 points): Penalized for a collision in Qatar.
• George Russell (1 point): Penalized in Qatar for safety car infringement.

Why it matters: Drivers need to be mindful of their on-track conduct to avoid accumulating penalty points and facing a race ban, which could significantly impact their season and team's performance.