McLaren Formula 1 boss Andrea Stella believes Kevin Magnussen’s driving in the Miami Grand Prix sprint race merited a ban, not individual time penalties, while the stewards have indicated F1’s penalty approach may have to change
McLaren Formula 1 boss Andrea Stella believes that Kevin Magnussen’s driving in the Miami Grand Prix sprint race warranted a ban, not just individual time penalties. The stewards indicated that F1’s penalty approach may need to change. Magnussen admitted to using “stupid tactics” to hold up Lewis Hamilton in the race. The stewards penalized Magnussen on four occasions during his fight with Hamilton. McLaren’s Stella emphasized the need for the FIA to crack down on such behaviors to ensure fair competition. Stella highlighted the importance of penalizing drivers exponentially for repeated unsportsmanlike conduct. Magnussen’s recurring infractions have brought attention to potential adjustments needed in penalty point systems within Formula 1.
