F1 drivers' penalty points: Verstappen still risk a disqualification?
Co-author:Pietro Vurro
Marnik Kok caught the Formula 1 world around twenty years ago. A deep passion for motorsport, Ferrari, and a background in journalism led him to contribute to various (international) F1 platforms. Since 2020, Marnik has been active as an editor and journalist in the pinnacle of motorsport for several media outlets, including De Telegraaf. As of 2025, he brings that experience to GPblog as a seasoned editor.
During his active years as a journalist — now working as a freelancer — Marnik attended numerous events, with the Dutch Grand Prix standing out as one of the highlights. In addition to his work at GPblog, Marnik is also active in the communications sector at a major national provider and steps in wherever needed. Sitting still is not an option — especially not in motorsport!
Max Verstappen has not received any penalty points in his home race in the Netherlands, but still tops the list of drivers. A suspension is no longer imminent, after there was a threat earlier in the season. Others did receive points in Zandvoort, though.
The Dutchman was safe in his homeland, but the FIA did hand out points to a number of other teams. Lewis Hamilton received 2 points for an incident under the double yellow flag. Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli received two for the incident with Charles Leclerc, who did not finish the race as a result. Carlos Sainz also received 2 penalty points for a tap against Liam Lawson on the circuit in the dunes.
Penalty points will be removed from Max Verstappen again on October 27, 2025. Exactly one year earlier, he received 2 points for 'forcing another driver off the track'. The victim? Lando Norris in the Mexico GP. After that, he will lose a point in November and again in December.
The overview has been updated after the GP of the Netherlands on August 31, 2025.
Overview of penalty points F1 drivers
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Max Verstappen - 9
Oliver Bearman - 8
Liam Lawson - 6
Oscar Piastri - 6
Lance Stroll - 5
Yuki Tsunoda - 5
Carlos Sainz - 4
Lando Norris - 3
Franco Colapinto - 3
Nico Hulkenberg - 2
Alexander Albon - 2
Kimi Antonelli - 2
Pierre Gasly - 2
Lewis Hamilton - 2
George Russell - 1
Charles Leclerc - 1
Fernando Alonso - 0
Isack Hadjar - 0
Gabriel Bortoleto - 0
Esteban Ocon - 0
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