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F1 Grid in Peril: Max Verstappen Leads in Penalty Points – Who Faces Ban Next?

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
May 5, 2025
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F1 Grid in Peril: Max Verstappen Leads in Penalty Points – Who Faces Ban Next?

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 04: Fourth placed Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 04, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202505050172 // Usage for editorial use only //

In a thrilling turn of events at the Miami Grand Prix, penalty points were flying left and right as drivers faced the consequences of their on-track actions. From unsafe releases to dangerous driving conditions, the stewards were on high alert, but it was the FIA superlicence penalty points that stole the show.

Introduced as a measure to monitor driver behavior throughout the Formula 1 season, these penalty points serve as a strict warning. Drivers accumulating 12 or more points within a 12-month period face a one-race ban from the pinnacle of motorsport.

Leading the charge in the penalty points race is none other than Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, with a whopping eight points to his name. Verstappen’s turbulent journey to this tally includes incidents in Austria, Mexico, Brazil, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi, where his aggressive driving style landed him in hot water.

Not far behind is Liam Lawson, with six points attributed to his name after a series of collisions that left a trail of chaos on the track. The young Racing Bulls driver found himself in the stewards’ crosshairs multiple times, paying the price for his aggressive maneuvers.

The current Formula 1 championship leader, Oscar Piastri, carries four penalty points, a reminder that even those at the top are not immune to the consequences of their actions. The Australian ace’s run-ins during the Brazilian and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix have left a mark on his superlicence.

Joining the ranks of the penalized are Nico Hulkenberg, Jack Doohan, Lando Norris, Esteban Ocon, Carlos Sainz, Oliver Bearman, Alexander Albon, Fernando Alonso, Lance Stroll, and George Russell, each with their own tales of on-track drama and subsequent penalties.

As the season unfolds and tensions rise on the grid, the battle for points isn’t just about the checkered flag but also about toeing the line between aggressive racing and reckless endangerment. With every point carrying the weight of a potential race ban, the stakes have never been higher for these F1 drivers.

In the high-octane world of Formula 1, where speed and precision reign supreme, one wrong move can cost not just positions on the track but also the chance to compete at all. The FIA superlicence penalty points serve as a constant reminder that in this sport, every decision matters, and the consequences can be severe.

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