F1 Community Rallies Against FIA’s Race Ban on Kevin Magnussen: Brundle, Alonso, and Gasly Speak Out

Martin Brundle adds his voice to the growing chorus of criticism against the FIA's decision to ban Kevin Magnussen from racing. The list of those opposing the ban on Magnussen continues to expand.

Kevin Magnussen's suspension for one Formula 1 race has faced backlash.

The Haas driver will be absent from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku next week due to an infraction that occurred at Monza.

Magnussen is the initial F1 driver to receive a race suspension since Romain Grosjean did in 2012.

The FIA penalized him with a 10-second time penalty and added two penalty points to his record for causing a collision with Alpine driver Pierre Gasly at the Italian Grand Prix.

Since Magnussen had accumulated 10 penalty points, reaching the 12-point limit, he now faces a one-race suspension.

Sky Sports commentator Martin Brundle argued that this appears to be severe.

"Points should be reserved for major driving infractions, while minor offenses should only incur time penalties."

Magnussen is the first Formula 1 driver to be banned from a race since penalty points were introduced in 2014.

Gasly, who was part of the incident with Magnussen at Monza, also opposed the ruling to suspend him.

Gasly expressed his surprise, noting that despite the wheel-to-wheel action, he didn't actually lose any time. "I'm a bit surprised by that because he made an effort, but ultimately, it didn't affect my pace," he commented.

"I really hope they can change that decision because it would certainly be unjust."

"I'll try to help, but it seems unfair given the situation."

Fernando Alonso also added his opinion, stating, "We've often talked about how penalty points should be reserved for reckless driving, actions that pose a risk to the sport and to others."

"I'm not certain about a few of the points he earned…"

"I don't have the list with me right now. However, it often includes issues like the pit lane, crossing the white line, and unsafe releases, among other similar concerns."

"This is just an aspect of racing."

Regarding the incident involving Magnussen at Monza, Alonso commented, “This situation warrants a drive-through penalty or a five-second penalty.”

"I can grasp the racing penalties, but the safety penalties are more difficult to comprehend."

Haas racer Magnussen is aware that his time in Formula 1 is nearing its end.

Haas has announced that Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman will be their drivers for the 2025 Formula 1 season.

Nico Hulkenberg, who is currently driving for Haas, will be transferring to Sauber, leaving Kevin Magnussen without a team.

The remaining two open positions at Sauber and Red Bull for the next season are expected to be taken by different drivers.

This implies that Magnussen's probable last season in Formula 1 will be marked by the questionable distinction of a race ban in Baku.

Haas has not announced who will be taking Magnussen's place in Baku, but Bearman seems like a clear candidate.

Earlier this year, a British teenager stepped in for Carlos Sainz to drive for Ferrari in Saudi Arabia. This significant opportunity helped him secure a full-time racing position with Haas for the 2025 season.

Bearman is expected to have another unforeseen appearance before he permanently joins the team next season.

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