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F1 drivers criticise the current penalty system amid Max Verstappen’s precarious situation in Austria.
Pierre Gasly believes Formula 1 should reconsider its penalty points system to avoid drivers missing races for non-dangerous offenses. The system was introduced in 2014 to penalize repeat offenders with a one-race ban if they accumulate 12 points within a year. Kevin Magnussen and Max Verstappen have faced consequences under this system. Gasly, who once had 10 points, thinks the rules are too strict for professional drivers. He suggests a review to find alternative penalties without risking drivers missing races. Verstappen and rookie Isack Hadjar also expressed concerns over the severity of the system, while Verstappen chose not to comment on it in Austria.
