Albon hit with penalty point after Brazil incident

Alexander Albon has received a penalty point on his F1 Super Licence following the Brazilian Grand Prix, according to PlanetF1. Penalty points accumulate over a 12-month period, and reaching 12 results in a one-race ban.

The points system was updated for 2026, with the FIA Driving Standards Guidelines suggesting penalties only for dangerous, reckless or apparently deliberate actions resulting in a collision, or for unacceptable or unsportsmanlike behaviour. The guidelines are not formal regulations, but stewards refer to them when deciding punishments.

So far this season, penalty points have been issued to Franco Colapinto, Kimi Antonelli and Arvid Lindblad, with points expiring one calendar year after each offence.