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Mercedes F1 star handed FIA punishment over Austrian Grand Prix rule breach
The Mercedes F1 team received an FIA fine on the first day of the Austrian Grand Prix, as Kimi Antonelli was caught speeding in the pitlane by 0.1kmh during practice. The €100 fine, though minor, adds up to the total amount of fines the team has had to pay recently for similar infractions. Despite the relatively small fines, these incidents highlight the team’s need to avoid unnecessary penalties under the cost cap regulations. Pit lane speeding violations are not uncommon in F1, with George Russell also being caught twice in a single session at a previous race. More severe punishments, such as time penalties, are typically imposed during the actual race for repeated infractions or more significant speeding violations.
