P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Whilst Max Verstappen has escaped his brush with an F1 race suspension, there is another driver now under threat.
As the 2026 Formula 1 season approaches, Oliver Bearman is on the edge of potential suspension with ten penalty points on his FIA super licence due to a challenging debut season with Haas. He is just two points shy of a one-race ban, with his earliest points not expiring until May 23rd. Throughout the first six race weekends, including the Canadian Grand Prix start, Bearman must navigate carefully to avoid further penalties. His penalty points result from incidents that showcased his speed and occasional judgment lapses, particularly three key events. Bearman’s situation underscores a larger trend, with drivers like Lance Stroll and Liam Lawson also facing penalty point concerns, while others such as George Russell, Lando Norris, and Fernando Alonso maintain clean records.
