Kevin Magnussen will miss the upcoming Azerbaijan Grand Prix after receiving a one-race ban. The ban comes after the FIA confirmed that Magnussen has reached the 12 penalty point limit within a 12-month period.
The points that pushed him over the limit were awarded following a clash with Pierre Gasly during today’s race. The incident earned Magnussen additional penalty points, bringing his total to 12, which automatically triggers the one-race suspension.
This means the Haas driver will be absent from the grid in Baku, leaving his team to scramble for a replacement. The ban is a significant setback for Magnussen, who has been striving to improve his standings this season.
With the penalty, Magnussen joins a small list of drivers who have been suspended under the FIA’s penalty point system. The incident and subsequent ban highlight the ongoing debate around driver behavior and the strictness of the penalty system in Formula 1.
Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how Haas manages without their regular driver in the next race.
