Multiple Formula 1 drivers have said they expect the series' penalty points system to be reviewed as a result of Kevin Magnussen’s one-race ban at this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix.Magnussen picked up the final two penalty points that triggered the ban for causing a collision with Pierre Gasly in Monza,...

I have a nickname from my friends in F1 – ‘The Shield’ – because I often look for the potential defense when someone might have got something wrong. I look for the less obvious reasons for something happening, the explanations that only reveal themselves if you put yourself in their...

FIA race director Michael Masi has had to refute claims from Lewis Hamilton for the second race in a row, and said that the governing body treats all drivers equally.Hamilton said the FIA were trying to stop him after he initially picked up an extra two penalty points for a...

Lance Stroll and Kevin Magnussen have both been penalized following the end of qualifying for the United States Grand Prix.Both drivers were involved in separate incidents in Q1 at Circuit of The Americas, with Stroll blocking Romain Grosjean in the final sector. The Williams driver was on a warm-up lap...

Daniil Kvyat described Formula 1 as "a stupid f***ing circus" after getting penalized twice and given penalty points for an error at the start of the Canadian Grand Prix.The Russian was slow away from the grid having stalled due to a clutch problem and needed to regain his position by...

Romain Grosjean and Jolyon Palmer are due to start on the back row at the Chinese Grand Prix after both drivers were penalized after qualifying.Antonio Giovinazzi crashed at the end of Q1, losing control exiting the final corner and hitting the barrier before coming to rest in the middle of...

MotoGP riders could receive punishments such as grid demotions for failing to attend promotional events at grands prix from 2016.The Grand Prix Commission ruled on Friday that "sporting penalties", as well as the existing system of fines, could now be applied to riders who fail to attend commitments for media...

MotoGP is to introduce a new stewards' panel to rule on rider infractions in the wake of the Valentino Rossi/Marc Marquez controversy at the end of 2015.The championship's penalty system came under scrutiny amid the controversies in last season's title fight, with Rossi given three penalty points for his clash...

Max Verstappen believes the current Formula 1 penalty points system should change because it forces drivers to think twice about overtaking and therefore damages the show for fans.The Toro Rosso driver is four penalty points away from a race ban after adding three to his tally for two separate incidents...

Valentino Rossi has been handed a penalty point for his incident with Yamaha MotoGP team-mate Jorge Lorenzo in qualifying for the San Marino Grand Prix at Misano.Lorenzo claimed pole position but showed his frustration with Rossi at the end of the session, complaining that he had been impeded on his...