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How the best FIA relations 'since Charlie Whiting' helped drivers win the penalty points fight

Motorsport.comJune 26, 2026

Curated for Torqlytics readers — aggregated from trusted F1 publishers, not original reporting.


With seven races completed, Formula 1 drivers have collected just a single penalty point this year - with Franco Colapinto receiving one for failing to slow sufficiently under yellow flags during the Barcelona race. There have still been no penalty points issued for incidents arising from battles on track.This is the result of revised FIA guidelines introduced ahead of the season, giving ...