Da Monza There is discouraging news for Haas, which will have to do without one of its two drivers in Baku. During the Italian Grand Prix, in fact Kevin Magnussen was involved in a contact with Pierre Gasly is cost the Danish driver the last 2 precious points on his super license which therefore leads to his disqualification for the next GP in Baku.
Kevin Magnussen Suspended for Baku: The Reason
La FIA has officially announced that Magnussen has used up the points on his super licence, accumulated for infringements during the season. The FIA's decision comes after the incident in Monza, where Magnussen was involved in a contact with Gasly that had significant consequences for both the race and his future. The collision was punished severely enough to cause Magnussen to lose the last two points remaining on his super licence. Magnussen had already run a risk previously, in Munich.
Magnussen's disqualification is a major blow for Haas, who will face the Azerbaijan Grand Prix without one of their key drivers.
Will Haas choose Bearman for the next appointment?
The team will now have to look for an alternative solution, which could include employing a long-term replacement driver to compensate for Magnussen's absence. A change of line-up for the rest of the season cannot be ruled out, with Oliver Bearman making his debut in 2025. In the meantime, Bearman's participation for the Baku weekend seems certain. This will therefore be the English driver's second debut this season. Bearman has already replaced Carlos Sainz in Saudi Arabia.
For Magnussen, this disqualification represents a serious setback. The Danish driver will have to work to avoid further infringements and accumulate positive points on his super license to return to racing without restrictions. How this situation is managed will be crucial to his future in Formula 1, as any further breaches could result in further sanctions.
We will see in the next few hours what the implications will be for the championship and for Fanta F1.
