The organizers of the United States Grand Prix in Austin were fined 500 thousand euros by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) due to the invasion of fans on the track as the drivers finished the race. race and returned to the pits after the checkered flag.
The federation’s press release indicates that a large group of spectators (around 200 people), located in the stands opposite the start and finish line, prematurely crossed several barriers and entered the track. At this point, the drivers had already finished, but were still on the return lap to the pit lane. Typically, fans are allowed onto the track later to watch the awards ceremony and honor the drivers.
The premature entry onto the track constitutes a serious breach of safety protocol on the part of the organizers of the Formula 1 stage. The promoters of the event were fined €500,000, of which €350,000 will be postponed until December 31, 2026, provided there are no further violations during FIA-sanctioned events at the Texas circuit.
Part of the fine is suspended because this is the first time such a safety violation has occurred at Austin Speedway.
The winner of the United States Grand Prix was a Monegasque Charles Leclerc of the team “Ferrari” .
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