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Following the 2023 Formula 1 season, Sergio Perez finds himself atop an unfavourable list – the most penalty points accumulated. But who else finds themselves on the list?
In 2014, the penalty point system was introduced by Formula 1 to penalize drivers who consistently caused accidents during race weekends. This system not only imposes time penalties but also assigns points for certain in-race offenses. If a driver accumulates 12 points within a span of 12 months, they are banned from the next applicable race. These points carry over from one season to the next. Last year, Pierre Gasly ended with 10 points, requiring him to be cautious in the opening rounds of this season. Currently, Red Bull’s Sergio Perez leads the list with seven points. However, several drivers, including Alex Albon, Fernando Alonso, Pierre Gasly, and others, currently have no points. Please refer to the table below for further details.
