Oliver Bearman Nears Race Ban After Italian Grand Prix Penalty
Why it matters:
Oliver Bearman is on the verge of an F1 race ban after receiving two penalty points at the Italian Grand Prix, bringing his total to 10 points for the 2025 season. Drivers accumulate points for infractions, and reaching 12 points within a 12-month period results in an automatic one-race suspension.
The details:
Bearman was deemed responsible for a collision with Carlos Sainz during the Italian GP, leading to a 10-second race penalty and an additional two super license penalty points. This incident now places the young British driver just two points away from a suspension.
The current penalty points standings for the 2025 F1 season are as follows:
| Driver | Penalty Points |
|---|---|
| Ollie Bearman | 10 |
| Max Verstappen | 9 |
| Oscar Piastri | 6 |
| Liam Lawson | 6 |
| Kimi Antonelli | 5 |
| Yuki Tsunoda | 4 |
| Jack Doohan | 4 |
| Lando Norris | 3 |
| Lance Stroll | 3 |
| Lewis Hamilton | 2 |
| Carlos Sainz | 2 |
| Alex Albon | 2 |
| Pierre Gasly | 2 |
| Charles Leclerc | 1 |
| George Russell | 1 |
| Franco Colapinto | 1 |
| Esteban Ocon | 1 |
| Gabriel Bortoleto | 0 |
| Fernando Alonso | 0 |
| Isack Hadjar | 0 |
| Nico Hulkenberg | 0 |
Max Verstappen, with 9 points, also remains at risk, despite some points being reinstated after the Austrian GP in late June. Oscar Piastri and Liam Lawson are tied with 6 points, while Kimi Antonelli recently received two points for a collision with Alex Albon, bringing his total to 5.
What's next:
With Bearman now just two points shy of a ban, subsequent races will be critical for him to avoid further penalties. Any additional infringement could see him sidelined for a Grand Prix.
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