What Are Penalty Points? Penalty points are awarded to drivers for various infractions during races. These infractions can include dangerous driving, causing collisions, ignoring yellow flags, and impeding other drivers.
The FIA assigns penalty points as a way to enforce discipline and maintain safety on the track. As you rightly pointed out, reaching 12 penalty points triggers an automatic race ban. This rule was introduced to ensure that drivers adhere to the highest standards of sportsmanship and safety.
⚠️| Here are the Penalty Points each driver carries after the Miami GP, acquiring 12 penalty points will result in a race ban.
Kevin Magnussen started the season with 0 points but later picked put 10 points in just 6 race, pushing him closer to a race ban that F1 didn't seen for… pic.twitter.com/LguCktz1df
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Kevin Magnussen, who started the season without any penalty points, has accumulated a remarkable 10 penalty points in just 6 races. His rapid accumulation of penalty points is putting him on track to potentially break records in this regard.
Kevin Magnussen’s 2024 Points for Haas
Kevin Magnussen, the Danish racing driver, has been a key figure for the Haas team in the 2024 Formula 1 season. Despite the team’s struggles, Magnussen’s performance has been noteworthy. He scored one point at Australian GP after finishing 10th which was his season’s best finish for him.
Haas has faced difficulties in race trim throughout the season. The car’s performance has not matched their expectations. Despite this, Magnussen’s consistent presence on the track has been crucial.
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