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FIA punish racing star for taking to the track without telling them
Sebastian Montoya, a F2 driver, has been penalized by the FIA before the Qatar Grand Prix this weekend due to failing to report recent single-seater testing activity in GB3 and must pay a €10,000 fine within 48 hours.
This event takes place at Lusail International Circuit and will be crucial for both the F2 and F1 2025 campaigns, with Montoya currently in 10th place in the F2 standings during his rookie season in the series.
Despite being the son of Juan Pablo Montoya, a seven-time grand prix winner, Sebatian Montoya represents Prema Racing and faces challenges complying with FIA regulations.
The FIA stewards discovered the violation after an investigation and concluded that it was an administrative error on Montoya’s part for not informing the relevant parties about the testing in advance.
This is not the first instance of Montoya facing penalties this season, as his team was previously fined €500 for a dress code violation in the pit lane, showcasing the importance of adhering to all regulations in motorsport.
