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FIA superlicence penalty points: What are they and how many does each F1 driver have?
During a Formula 1 race, stewards can issue penalties to drivers for various infractions. These penalties include time penalties, fines, reprimands, and penalty points on their superlicence. The penalty points system was implemented to monitor driver behavior throughout the season. If a driver accumulates 12 or more points in a 12-month period, they face a one-race ban.
Max Verstappen, currently with 11 points, is at risk of receiving a race ban for repeated infractions. Verstappen’s points were earned for incidents like causing collisions during races in Austria, Mexico, and Abu Dhabi, and for driving too fast or slow under specific conditions.
Verstappen’s penalty points have expiry dates and are assigned for specific reasons such as causing collisions or track infringements. His accumulation of penalty points raises concerns about potential consequences for his future races and championship standings in Formula 1.
