Kevin Magnussen handed one-race ban following collision with Pierre Gasly
What's the story
Haas Formula One driver, Kevin Magnussen, has been handed a one-race ban following a collision with Alpine's Pierre Gasly at the Italian Grand Prix. The incident occurred when Magnussen attempted to overtake Gasly (Turn 4) but lost control and made contact. The stewards held Magnussen solely responsible for not maintaining "safe and controlled" driving during this maneuver. Here are further details.
Penalty accumulation
Magnussen's penalty points exceed season limit
Despite finishing in P10 and earning a point, Magnussen's collision with Gasly resulted in two additional penalty points on his license. This brings his total to 12, the maximum allowed over a 12-month period before a one-race ban is imposed. As a result of this accumulation, Magnussen will be absent from the upcoming Azerbaijan Grand Prix as confirmed by an official FIA document.
Official statement
FIA confirms Magnussen's suspension for Azerbaijan Grand Prix
The FIA document detailing Magnussen's punishment cites a violation of Article 4.2 of the FIA F1 Sporting Regulations. It states, "The Super Licence of the driver of Car 20 is suspended for the next Competition of the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship."
Driver's response
Magnussen's reaction to the Italian Grand Prix penalty
Magnussen expressed dissatisfaction with his 10-second penalty after the race, questioning its necessity given that neither car was damaged in the incident. He stated, "I don't know what's going on with these penalties... We had a slight contact into Turn 4, no damage on either car." Despite his frustration, Magnussen remains positive about his performance and plans to discuss the matter with stewards.