FIA Announces New F1 Penalty Rules Ahea…See mor

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FIA Announces New F1 Penalty Rules Ahead of Imola Grand Prix

In a significant development ahead of the 2025 Imola Grand Prix, the FIA has officially announced a revised set of Formula 1 penalty rules aimed at ensuring greater consistency and fairness in stewarding decisions. The updated regulations come in response to growing criticism from teams, drivers, and fans over inconsistent penalties in recent races.

Starting from the Imola weekend, the FIA will implement a more structured penalty points system, clearly defining the consequences for various on-track infractions. The goal is to create a transparent framework that minimizes subjective interpretations by the stewards and provides more predictability in race control decisions.

Under the new rules, offenses such as causing avoidable collisions, track limits violations, and unsafe releases in the pit lane will carry set penalty points, which will accumulate over the course of the season. If a driver accumulates 12 penalty points within a 12-month period, they will face a one-race ban — a rule that already existed but is now backed by more detailed criteria.

Additionally, the FIA will introduce a “review panel” consisting of experienced former drivers and race officials who will oversee controversial incidents and advise the stewards, further increasing the integrity of the decision-making process.

FIA Race Director Niels Wittich stated, “The goal is to improve transparency and consistency. Drivers and teams need to know where the line is, and fans deserve clarity on how decisions are made.”

The update has already drawn mixed reactions from the paddock. Some drivers have welcomed the changes, saying it will reduce uncertainty, while others remain skeptical about how the rules will be enforced under pressure during live races.

As F1 heads to Imola, all eyes will be on how the new system works in practice. The FIA hopes it marks a turning point in how race discipline is managed across the grid.