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Frederic Vasseur is not in support of further changing the F1 penalty system after Kevin Magnussen’s driving at the Miami Grand Prix caught attention and called the current approach into question.
Frederic Vasseur dismissed the notion that the FIA super licence penalty points system should be revised following Kevin Magnussen’s accumulation of five penalties in the Miami Grand Prix weekend. Vasseur stated that changing the penalty system would be nonsensical. Magnussen received three penalty points during the sprint race for his defensive moves against Lewis Hamilton and two more for causing a collision with Logan Sargeant in the main race. With a total of 10 points, Magnussen could face a race ban if he reaches 12 points by the end of the 2024 season. Vasseur emphasized that the stewards have the necessary tools and penalties at their disposal under the current regulations. Magnussen’s controversial defensive tactics have attracted attention previously, including deliberately backing up the pack in Saudi Arabia to benefit his Haas teammate Nico Hulkenberg. Despite criticism from McLaren’s Andrea Stella, Magnussen avoided further sanctions but admitted his discomfort with such racing tactics. Vasseur underscored that the responsibility lies with the stewards to enforce penalties when necessary, leaving them to act on any rule violations within the existing framework.
