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Kevin Magnussen has called on the FIA to consider revising the current penalty points structure in Formula 1 amid the Haas driver being close to receiving a race ban. The penalty point scheme was conceived in 2014 as a method to ensure that repeat offenders get punished and face the looming threat of sitting out […]
The penalty point scheme was established in 2014 to sanction repeat offenders and deter them from participating in a race weekend. Although no driver has accumulated the required 12 points for a one-round ban, Magnussen is close to reaching this threshold due to multiple incidents during the Miami Grand Prix. He believes it is unfair to face a ban for track limit violations and suggests improvements in the system, such as giving back positions to resolve incidents. Magnussen also emphasizes the differences in track design between American series like IndyCar and F1, advocating for rougher tracks with gravel or grass run-offs to naturally enforce limits. Despite his willingness to boost his teammate’s points, Magnussen acknowledges the need to adjust his driving style to avoid further penalties in future races.
