Ferrari was fined €10,000 by FIA stewards after breaching tyre return sporting regulations during Friday practice at the Belgian Grand Prix. According to official steward reports, the team failed to return a set of tyres to supplier Pirelli within the required timeframe following the first practice session (FP1) at Spa-Francorchamps.
FIA Stewards Penalize Ferrari for Tyre Handling Breach
The penalty stems from a violation of Article 6.4.2 of the sporting regulations. This specific rule governs the strict procedures for how teams handle and return tyres to Pirelli. The matter was referred to the FIA after the second practice session (FP2) of the day.
Stewards determined that a financial penalty was the appropriate response. The €10,000 fine was split, with €5,000 attributed to each driver. Despite the regulatory breach, the team’s on-track performance varied; Hamilton and Leclerc finished FP2 in fourth and 11th positions, respectively.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Ferrari fined at the Belgian Grand Prix?
Ferrari breached Article 6.4.2 of the sporting regulations by failing to return a set of tyres to Pirelli within the required timeframe after FP1.
How much was the total fine?
The total fine was €10,000, divided as €5,000 for each driver.
Does this penalty affect the drivers’ starting positions?
No, this was a financial penalty for a sporting regulation breach, not a grid penalty.
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