F1 drivers' penalty points: Who is close to a ban?

Sam Hall
Sunday 26 November 2023 19:43 - Updated: 19:43

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix saw only Sergio Perez add to his penalty points tally.

Two points were added to Perez's licence for causing a collision with McLaren's Lando Norris.

He now has 7 penalty points, which sees him pip Logan Sargeant to become the most at risk of a ban. The Williams driver's licence will be clean in October next year, should he avoid accruing any more in the meantime.

Perez will not have a clean licence until November 2024.

READ MORE: Official 2023 F1 Drivers’ and Constructors' Championship Final Standings

Penalty points explained

Alongside time penalties, driving infringements also carry penalty points to ensure driving standards are maintained.

These points expire after 12 months have elapsed, but will result in a race ban should 12 points be accrued during this period.

GPFans has compiled a list of the points currently accrued by drivers and when they will expire. This article will be updated throughout the year.

Red Bull

Max Verstappen - Zero points

Sergio Perez - Seven points

Ferrari

Charles Leclerc - Zero points

Carlos Sainz - Two points

Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton - Four points

George Russell - Four points

Alpine

Esteban Ocon - Zero points

Pierre Gasly - Zero points

McLaren

Lando Norris - Zero points

Oscar Piastri - Zero points