12-Strikes...
You're Out!
When an F1 driver violates the rules – such as causing a crash or not acknowledging a flag – they incur penalty points on their Formula 1 Super License. The "demerit" points from each specific infraction stay on their license for 12 months from the date of the incident, and drop off on the one year anniversary.
If a driver accumulates 12 points in a 12-month time period, their Super License is suspended and they cannot compete in the next race. Ouch! This governing system was implemented in 2014. Below are the top five "bad boys" in terms of racking up the most penalty points:
Total Penalty Points Since 2014
- Max Verstappen - 32
- Lance Stroll - 27
- Sergio Perez - 26
- Kevin Magnussen - 25
- Esteban Ocon - 17