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Haas Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen is set to be sidelined for the Singapore Grand Prix after accruing so many licence points he’s triggered a race ban
Kevin Magnussen has become the first Formula 1 driver to accumulate 12 penalty points, leading to an automatic race ban for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. This new penalty points system was not in place when Romain Grosjean received a race ban in 2012. Under the current rules, amassing 12 penalty points within a year results in a ban. Magnussen’s ban was triggered after his collision with Pierre Gasly at the Italian Grand Prix. There is no precedent for this in F1, and his ban opens the door for Ferrari junior Ollie Bearman to potentially make an early debut. Despite his frustration, Magnussen plans to return for the Singapore GP with a clean slate of penalty points. Gasly expressed sympathy for Magnussen and hopes the decision can be revised.
