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Acquire 12 penalty points in Formula 1 and you will be banned for at least one grand prix. But is any driver currently close to that? Here’s our rundown of each driver’s current penalty points total
Kevin Magnussen of Haas will be banned for at least one grand prix in Baku after acquiring 12 penalty points in Formula 1. In Formula 1, just like on the road, racers must follow the rules or face punishments from stewards, including various penalties such as grid drops and drive-through penalties. Apart from on-track penalties, drivers can also receive ‘penalty points’ which can lead to a ban if accumulated to 12. These penalty points are tracked for 12 months, and the list of points for each driver is updated throughout the 2024 F1 season. Various reasons for penalty points include causing collisions, unsafe releases, overtaking under safety car conditions, and forcing competitors off the track.
