As the 2025 Formula 1 season progresses, the accumulation of penalty points remains a critical aspect of driver discipline. According to FIA regulations, accruing 12 penalty points within a 12-month period results in an automatic one-race ban—a scenario all drivers strive to avoid.
Here’s an overview of the current penalty points standings leading up to the Miami Grand Prix:
### Drivers with the Highest Penalty Points
1. **Max Verstappen** – 8 points
The reigning world champion has accumulated points from various incidents, including collisions with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, as well as infractions related to Virtual Safety Car procedures and track limits.
2. **Sergio Pérez** – 8 points
Pérez’s points stem from multiple incidents, such as overtaking under safety car conditions and causing collisions with other drivers.
3. **Logan Sargeant** – 8 points
The American driver has received points for overtaking under safety car conditions and causing collisions in previous races.
4. **Fernando Alonso** – 8 points
Alonso’s points are a result of incidents including a collision with Zhou Guanyu and other on-track infractions.
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### Other Notable Penalty Point Holders
– **Nico Hülkenberg** – 4 points
Points accrued from collisions during the 2024 season
– **Lance Stroll** – 4 points
Received points for causing collisions in previous Grands Prix.
– **Esteban Ocon** – 3 points
Points from a collision with Pierre Gasly and an unsafe release during the Miami GP.
– **Lando Norris** – 3 points
Accumulated points for ignoring yellow flags at the 2024 Qatar GP.
– **Oscar Piastri** – 2 points
Received points for a collision with Franco Colapinto at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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### Drivers with Clean Licenses
Several drivers have maintained a clean slate with zero penalty points:
– Lewis Hamilton
– Charles Leclerc
– Pierre Gasly
– Yuki Tsunoda
– Jack Doohan
– Andrea Kimi Antonelli
– Gabriel Bortoleto
– Isack Hadjar ([Analysis: Which F1 drivers have the most penalty points as the 2025 season starts ·
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### Upcoming Penalty Point Expirations
Penalty points expire 12 months after being issued. Notably, Carlos Sainz’s single penalty point, received for a collision with Oscar Piastri at the 2024 Miami GP, is set to expire on May 5, 2025.
As the season continues, drivers will need to exercise caution to avoid further penalties that could lead to suspensions. The Miami Grand Prix presents another opportunity for competitors to demonstrate skill and discipline on the track.
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