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F1 NEWS: SERGIO PEREZ CALLS FOR RULE CHANGE AHEAD OF IMOLA - 'NEEDS TO BE LOOKED
AT'

Sergio Perez calls for a review of F1's penalty system, pointing out that the
addition of penalty points to race incidents can be excessive and requires
reassessment.

LYDIA MEE | MAY 12, 2024

May 5, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Red Bull Racing driver Sergio Perez
(11) walks in the / Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports


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Red Bull Racing's Sergio Perez has voiced concerns over the current Formula 1
penalty points system, suggesting it warrants a thorough review. The Mexican
driver believes that the stewards may be too quick to assign points on top of
race penalties.

Among those scrutinizing the penalty points system is Sergio Perez, who
currently sits on eight penalty points. Once a driver accumulates 12 penalty
points over 12 months, it is automatically a race ban.

Haas driver Kevin Magnussen is teetering on the brink of suspension, holding 10
penalty points, the majority of which stemmed from a series of infractions at
this year's Miami Grand Prix.

The Mexican driver revealed his reservations regarding how stewards allocate
penalty points, especially post-incident. He commented, as quoted by GP Blog:

> "It really needs to be looked at, because sometimes you are already punished
> with the consequences [of the incident] and then penalty points are added.
> 
> "I think it's something that definitely should be looked at. Every incident,
> if you see all the points that every driver gets, there are a lot of points
> that are probably over the line. But the rule is there. But hopefully, in the
> future, it's something that can be reviewed.”

Discussions around adjustments to the penalty points system have come to the
forefront, especially after Magnussen's five penalty points in Miami. However,
it has not yet been confirmed whether any changes will be made to this system.

The next race is the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix which is set for 17-19 May.

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Published May 12, 2024

LYDIA MEE

Lydia is the lead editor of F1 editorial. After following the sport for several
years, she was finally able to attend the British Grand Prix in person in 2017.
Since then, she's been addicted to not only the racing, but the atmosphere the
fans bring to each event. She's a strong advocate for women in motorsport and a
more diverse industry. 



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