Race ban looms for rookie after Monza incident: Two points away from suspension

19:58, 07 Sep 2025
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Oliver Bearman is now close to a race ban after his collision with Carlos Sainz at the Italian Grand Prix.
After multiple on-track incidents in Monza, the stewards revealed their explanation for the decisions taken.
In total, three drivers received time penalties this Sunday, which were already served during the race or added after they crossed the finish line.
Haas driver Oliver Bearman now has 10 penalty points over the last 12 months, meaning he is one incident away from a suspension.
Last season, he made his Haas debut in Azerbaijan after Kevin Magnussen's ban.
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The Briton must now be cautious, as until 3 November, no points will come off his record.
Bearman's teammate, Esteban Ocon received a five-second penalty for forcing Lance Stroll off the track into in the Seconde Variante chicane.
Together with that, the Frenchman receives a single penalty points. That's his only offense in the last 12 months.
Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli now has five penalty points in total, after he received one in Monza for forcing Alexander Albon on the grass entering Turn 1.
See the full results of the Italian GP here, and the complete verdicts of the stewards below!
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The stewards' verdicts for the time penalties in Monza

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