P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Race promoters at the Circuit of the Americas have been handed a €500K fine by the FIA following a track invasion at the end of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix.
A group of 200 people breached safety protocols and invaded the track during the cooldown laps at the US Grand Prix. This violation led to a fine of €500,000 imposed on the race Promoter, as per the 2024 FIA International Sporting Code. Despite a well-implemented Safety Plan, the incursion occurred due to a failure in identifying a potential breach area. This incident marks the first track invasion at COTA in its 12-year history of hosting F1 races. A portion of the fine is suspended until 2026, contingent on no further breaches occurring. The Promoters must submit a plan to the FIA by the end of 2024 to prevent future track invasions and enhance circuit security.
