F1 star gets race ban for rule breach, giving British star chance in Azerbaijan

Kevin Magnussen could be replaced by Ollie Bearman at Haas a little earlier than expected – but only for one Formula 1 race.

The ten-year veteran now has 12 points on his FIA Super Licence for various transgressions over the past 12 months.

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The last two were added to his list of achievements at the Italian Grand Prix when he crashed into Pierre Gasly’s Alpine.

Approaching turn four on lap 18, the Haas driver attempted to overtake his French rival on the inside.

However, the Dane seriously misjudged the situation, causing contact.

And the commissioners decided to take action for his crime.

On the track, he was given a ten-point penalty, but still managed an impressive tenth place.

However, his actions will now cause him to miss the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Noting a violation of Article 4.2 of the FIA ​​Formula 1 Sporting Regulations, a statement confirmed: “The superlicence of the driver of car 20 is suspended for the next competition of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. Following this suspension, 12 penalty points will be withdrawn.”

Speaking after the race, before his ban was confirmed, Magnussen said he was happy with his result at the Italian Grand Prix but disagreed with the ten-second penalty handed out for his collision with Gasly.

“I’m happy with our race. I don’t know what’s going on with these penalties,” said the Haas star. “I mean, what’s the point? We had a little contact in Turn 4, no damage to either car. It didn’t have any consequences, nobody lost anything. We both missed the corner but, hey, we’re in the race.”

“I really don’t understand the point of this situation. I saw Nico driving at almost 300 km/h, he almost hit the barrier when he made contact with (Daniel) Ricciardo and he (Ricciardo) took five seconds. I had ten seconds for that. At this point I don’t know what’s going on.”

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“I’m happy with the point today, I’m happy with the balance, the performance of the car and the strategy, so we can move forward.”

Asked whether he would discuss the decision with the stewards, Magnussen added: “Yes, I have to. It doesn’t make any sense. It doesn’t make any sense.”

However, he will now have to withdraw from the next race and will probably be replaced by British driver Bearman.

The 19-year-old Briton was due to join the Danes next season, but will now be able to play this season – a few months earlier than expected.

He made his F1 debut at this season’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix for Ferrari after Carlos Sainz suffered an appendicitis attack.

Bearman put in a fine performance, finishing ahead of Lewis Hamilton in P7, becoming the youngest driver to score points on his F1 debut.