The F1 penalty points system was introduced by the FIA in 2014, and it coincided with the beginning of the turbo-hybrid era.
However, the system had nothing to do with the turbo hybrids but was a result of what had happened in the early 2010s.
During that time, a new generation of drivers had made their way to the sport, who were quite crash-prone.
With an increased frequency of collisions and crashes between drivers, a system was needed to be put in place that was standard and hence helped keep drivers in check.
This led to the inception of the F1 penalty points system.
As a part of the system, a driver who commits an on-track transgression is handed penalty poinTS. These points depend on the type of transgressions, and once a driver reaches the 12-point threshold, they get banned.
With that being said, as we get ready for the F1 Belgian GP, how do the drivers stack up? Let’s take a look.
F1 Penalty points for each driver
#1.
Lando Norris
Penalty Points: 0
Lando Norris now has a clean slate in terms of F1 penalty poinTS.
#2.
Oscar Piastri
Penalty Points: 4
Oscar Piastri has two F1 penalty points to his name.
- Two points: Causing a collision with Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc at the 2025 Brazilian GP (expires on November 9, 2026)
#3.
George Russell
Penalty Points: 0
George Russell has a clean slate now.
#4.
Kimi Antonelli
Penalty Points: 5
Kimi Antonelli has three F1 penalty points on his superlicense.
- Two points: Causing a collision with Charles Leclerc in the 2025 F1 Dutch GP (expires on August 31, 2026)
- One point: Forcing another driver off the track at the 2025 F1 Italian GP (expires on September 7, 2026)
#5.
Max Verstappen
Penalty Points: 0
While others are accumulating points, Max Verstappen seems to be dropping down the delinquent list.
He has a clean slate now
#6.
Isack Hadjar
Penalty Points: 0
Isack Hadjar continues to keep his slate clean for now.
#7.
Charles Leclerc
Penalty Points: 1
The lead Ferrari driver picked up a penalty point for erratic driving while trying to defend against George Russell in Hungary.
- One point: Erratic driving while defending against George Russell in the F1 Hungarian GP(expires on August 3, 2026)
#8.
Lewis Hamilton
Penalty Points: 3
The seven-time F1 champion was issued a penalty point for his incident with Franco Colapinto.
He’s now at 3 poinTS.
- One point: Causing a collision with Franco Colapinto during the 2025 F1 Brazilian GP (expires on November 9, 2026)
- Two points: for failing to slow down under yellow flags during a reconnaissance lap prior to the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix (expires on August 31, 2026)
#9.
Carlos Sainz
Penalty Points: 2
Carlos Sainz has two penalty points now, as the Spaniard was able to win his right to review.
- Two points: Causing a collision with Kimi Antonelli in the US GP (expires on October 20, 2026)
#10.
Alex Albon
Penalty Points: 3
Alex Albon has three F1 penalty points on his license.
- One point: Causing a collision with Lewis Hamilton at the Las Vegas GP (expires on November 23, 2026)
- Two points: Causing a collision with Franco Colapinto at the Azerbaijan GP (expires on September 21, 2026)
#11.
Liam Lawson
Penalty Points: 2
Liam Lawson has two F1 penalty points on his superlicense.
- One point: Driving erratically while defending during the 2025 Abu Dhabi GP (expires on December 7, 2026).
- One point: Causing a collision in the Brazilian GP (expires on November 8, 2026)
#12.
Arvid Lindblad
Penalty Points: 0
Arvid Lindblad starts his career with a blank slate.
#13.
Fernando Alonso
Penalty Points: 0
Fernando Alonso lost his last two F1 penalty points and now has a clean slate.
#14.
Lance Stroll
Penalty Points: 3
Lance Stroll is currently at three F1 penalty points on his license.
- One point: Change of direction while defending during the 2025 Abu Dhabi GP (expires on December 7, 2026).
- Two points: Causing a collision with Esteban Ocon at the US GP sprint (expires on October 18, 2026)
#15.
Esteban Ocon
Penalty Points: 1
Esteban Ocon has one F1 penalty point to his name.
- One point: Forcing Lance Stroll off the track at the 2025 Italian Grand Prix (expires on September 7, 2026)
#16.
Ollie Bearman
Penalty Points: 4
Ollie Bearman now has 4 F1 penalty points to his name.
- One point: Change of direction while defending during the 2025 Abu Dhabi GP (expires on December 7, 2026).
- One point: Causing a collision with Liam Lawson at the 2025 Brazilian GP sprint (expires on November 8, 2026).
- Two points: Causing a collision with Carlos Sainz at the 2025 Italian GP (expires on September 7, 2026).
#17.
Nico Hulkenberg
Penalty Points: 0
Nico has no F1 penalty points on his license.
#18.
Gabriel Bortoleto
Penalty Points: 2
The Brazilian rookie triggered a major collision at the beginning of the race in Las Vegas.
He’s now at two F1 penalty poinTS.
- Two points: Causing a collision with Lance Stroll at the Las Vegas GP (expires on November 23, 2026)
#19.
Pierre Gasly
Penalty Points: 2
Pierre Gasly has opened his account once again, as he was penalized for causing a collision with Carlos Sainz.
- Two points: Causing a collision with Carlos Sainz at the Hungarian GP (expires on August 3, 2026)
#20.
Franco Colapinto
Penalty Points: 1
Franco Colapinto has one penalty point.
- One point: Failing to slow for the yellow flag (expires on Jun 15, 2027)
#21.
Sergio Perez
Penalty Points: 0
Sergio Perez starts the season with a blank slate.
#22.
Valtteri Bottas
Penalty Points: 0
Valtteri Bottas has a clean slate.
