F1 penalty points 2026: Which driver risks a race ban heading to Monaco GP?

With the 2026 season already delivering intense wheel-to-wheel action, the current tally of F1 penalty points serves as a stark reminder of the consequences inherent in aggressive driving.

Formula 1 drivers are constantly aware that the threshold of twelve points on their FIA Super Licence within a rolling twelve-month period acts as an uncompromising guillotine, triggering an automatic one-race ban that could effectively derail a season’s aspirations.

As we approach the Monaco Grand Prix, the scrutiny on those teetering on the edge of this threshold is sharper than ever, adding an extra layer of psychological pressure to an already demanding circuit.

Heading the list of drivers navigating this precarious situation is Haas’ Oliver Bearman, who carries a significant tally of ten penalty points into the weekend.

Bearman’s tally stems from a series of incidents carried over from late 2025, including two points for overtaking under red flags at the Monaco GP, four for red flag non-compliance at Silverstone and two more for causing a collision with Carlos Sainz at Monza.

Should he pick up even a single point for something as routine as track limits abuse or a minor collision in the race, the Haas garage could face a nightmare scenario, sidelining their rising star for the next event in Imola and handing rivals a strategic edge in the midfield battle.

Hot on Bearman’s heels is Lance Stroll at 6 points, followed by Kimi Antonelli at 5 and Oscar Piastri at 4. Meanwhile, Red Bull reserve driver Yuki Tsunoda holds eight penalty points should he race early in the year.

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F1 penalty points 2026 list