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Pierre Gasly challenges Formula 1’s penalty system as Max Verstappen’s race hangs in balance

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
June 28, 2025
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Pierre Gasly challenges Formula 1’s penalty system as Max Verstappen’s race hangs in balance

Formula One F1 - Austrian Grand Prix - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria - June 28, 2025 Alpine's Pierre Gasly REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

Pierre Gasly Demands Overhaul of Formula 1 Penalty Points System Amid Max Verstappen’s Race Ban Threat

The Formula 1 world is ablaze as Pierre Gasly, the AlphaTauri driver, launches a scathing critique of the current penalty points system in the sport. Gasly argues that the system is excessively severe, often penalizing drivers for minor infractions that do not pose a danger on the track.

Introduced by F1 in 2014, the penalty points system aims to deter repeat offenders by assigning points for various rule violations. Once a driver amasses 12 points on their superlicence within a year, they face an automatic one-race suspension. The system has come under intense scrutiny following Max Verstappen’s recent run-in with the rules.

Verstappen, the Red Bull prodigy, is teetering on the edge with 11 penalty points looming over him after his latest transgression in Barcelona. Any slip-up during the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix could spell disaster, resulting in a ban from the prestigious British Grand Prix. However, the Dutch driver can breathe a sigh of relief as two points will be wiped from his record after the Austrian event, mitigating the immediate risk.

Gasly’s discontent stems from personal experience, having accrued 10 points during the 2022 season. The Frenchman expressed his disdain for the system, emphasizing the need for a reevaluation of how penalties are meted out in the sport. Gasly believes that there are alternative ways to sanction drivers without jeopardizing their participation in races.

The controversy surrounding the penalty points system has sparked a debate in the F1 paddock, with rookie Isack Hadjar echoing Gasly’s sentiments. Hadjar criticized the system, highlighting its potential to hinder a driver’s approach on the track. Meanwhile, Verstappen chose to remain tight-lipped on the issue, evading questions about adjusting his driving style to avoid further penalties.

As Verstappen’s predicament unfolds, the F1 community is grappling with the balance between promoting safety on the track and unfairly penalizing drivers who may not pose a genuine threat to others. The intense scrutiny surrounding Verstappen’s situation is fueling calls for a comprehensive review of the penalty points system, especially when a top-tier driver risks missing a significant race due to a points tally that may not accurately reflect their conduct.

The F1 fraternity remains divided as Gasly spearheads the crusade for reform within the sport’s disciplinary framework. With Verstappen’s fate hanging in the balance, the pressure mounts on Formula 1 to reevaluate its approach to penalties and ensure a fair and just system for all drivers.

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