F1 Penalties: Shwartzman's Grid Penalty and System Critique

The F1 penalty points system, intended to maintain driving standards, has resulted in only one race ban since 2014, with Kevin Magnussen being the only driver to exceed the 12-point threshold this season. Max Verstappen currently leads with six penalty points, while Nico Hulkenberg and Lance Stroll have four and five points respectively. Sergio Perez expressed frustration with the FIA for not penalizing Liam Lawson after a collision at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Meanwhile, Israeli driver Robert Shwartzman received a five-place grid penalty for overtaking under yellow flags during a practice session at the Mexican GP, and his penalty will apply to the next race he participates in, although he has no scheduled races. This situation underscores ongoing discussions about the consistency and fairness of penalties in F1.