F1 penalty points: Which driver is closest to receiving a one-race ban?

F1 penalty points: Which driver is closest to receiving a one-race ban?

Every F1 driver needs to be on their best behaviour throughout the season, as a race ban awaits them if they pick up too many penalty points...

DAMS Lucas Oil scores first F3 points on debut weekend in Melbourne - DAMS Lucas Oil

DAMS Lucas Oil earned their maiden Formula 3 points on debut during the Sprint Race in Australia, as Matías Zagazeta finished fifth in the season opener.   On Saturday, the Peruvian driver lined up on the front-row for the semi-reverse grid event after qualifying P11 and, following a challenging opening lap, settled into a great rhythm to cross the line in fifth, despite engine issues, taking the squad’s first points in the championship. F3 rook…

How dangerous was it really that the race management brought heavy vehicles and personnel on the track during a safety car phase at the Formula 1 race in Melbourne? This question was hotly discussed in the net. F1 World Champion Max Verstappen has a clear opinion however - regardless of the fact that one of his colleagues crashed.

All the drivers were clean of penalties and penalty points after the first race of the season, and no one added anything to the Australian Grand Prix. However, there are a couple of drivers to be watched at the next Grand Prix.

Verstappen and this world champion are at risk of a race ban in 2025

All drivers were squeaky clean in regards to penalties and penalty points after the first race of the season, with no one totalling anything up at the Australian Grand Prix. However, there are a couple of drivers who will need to watch out for at the next Grand Prix.