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The FIA has issued a penalty to McLaren and Ferrari over a breach involving its drivers at the Monaco Grand Prix.
McLaren and Ferrari were fined €5,000 each, suspended for 12 months, for Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc arriving late to the FIA press conference at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Both drivers were in breach of Article B10.1.1a for the late attendance at the pre-event FIA driver press conference.
The FIA sporting regulations specify media activities for drivers during a grand prix weekend, including the Thursday press conference format with six drivers split into two groups.
Norris won his first Monaco Grand Prix last season.
Both McLaren and Ferrari were found responsible for their drivers’ actions, leading to the fines and hearings before the stewards.
Norris and Leclerc explained their late arrival due to being delayed at a previous commitment, resulting in the penalties being imposed on the teams.
