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FIA announce F1 punishment verdict after Charles Leclerc incident at Imola Grand Prix
The FIA released an official decision from the stewards regarding an incident with Charles Leclerc during the Imola Grand Prix.
Leclerc, a Ferrari driver, had his tyre pressure modified in the garage during practice, breaching Technical Directive 003Q 2.g.ii.
Following an investigation, Ferrari was fined €5,000 for not following the correct tyre adjustment procedure.
Although Leclerc’s action violated regulations, no sporting penalty was imposed on him.
A similar tyre pressure issue occurred with Mercedes drivers Hamilton and Russell at the 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix, leading to a total fine of €10,000 for the team.
Notably, Hamilton recently signed a new contract while Leclerc was absent from the Imola Grand Prix.
