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F1 drivers' penalty points: Who is close to a ban after USGP?

Chris Deeley Monday 23 October 2023 01:15

F1 drivers' penalty points: Who is close to a ban after USGP?

The United States Grand Prix was a pretty hectic one – plenty of lead changes, Max Verstappen being pushed right to the end, and four different cars finishing in the top four positions.

What it didn't see, though, was any drivers picking up penalty points on their licenses. While George Russell was pinged in qualifying for impeding (and got a three-place grid penalty), that infringement doesn't bring any penalty points with it.

Nor, indeed, do time penalties for repeatedly exceeding track limits – which is why Alex Albon had five seconds added to his race time, but no points added to his license.

Penalty points explained

Alongside time penalties, driving infringements also carry penalty points to ensure driving standards are maintained.

These points expire after 12 months have elapsed, but will result in a race ban should 12 points be accrued during this period.

GPFans has compiled a list of the points currently accrued by drivers and when they will expire. This article will be updated throughout the year.

Red Bull

Max Verstappen - Two points

Where	Points	Expires	Reason
São Paulo GP	Two	13th November 2023	Causing a collision

Sergio Perez - Four points

Where	Points	Expires	Reason
Japanese GP	Four	24th September 2024	Causing a collision, overtaking behind the safety car

Ferrari

Charles Leclerc - Zero points

Carlos Sainz - Two points

Where	Points	Expires	Reason
Australian GP	Two	2nd April 2024	Causing a collision

Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton - Four points

Where	Points	Expires	Reason
Belgian GP	Two	29th July 2024	Causing a collision
Italian GP	Two	3rd September 2024	Causing a collision

George Russell - Two points

Where	Points	Expires	Reason
Monaco GP	Two	28th May 2024	Unsafe track rejoin

Alpine

Esteban Ocon - Zero points

Pierre Gasly - One point

Where	Points	Expires	Reason
Mexico City GP	One	30th October 2023	Leaving the track and gaining an advantage

McLaren

Lando Norris - Two points

Where	Points	Expires	Reason
São Paulo GP	Two	13th November 2023	Causing a collision

Oscar Piastri - Zero points

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