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Aston Martin has incurred the wrath of the FIA stewards at the F1 Abu Dhabi GP as both drivers missed a fan engagement event on Friday.
Aston Martin faced consequences from the FIA stewards at the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for their drivers’ absence from a fan engagement event on Friday. The team was summoned to the stewards’ room to explain their decision on Saturday morning. Despite attempts by Aston Martin to provide reasons for the drivers’ absence, the argument was not accepted. Both Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll were fined €25,000 each, with part of the penalty suspended for 12 months as a warning for the team. To make amends, Aston Martin offered signed caps to fans, which was approved by the FIA. The stewards stated that the team would participate in the fan zone, distribute signed team caps, and organize a meet-and-greet for selected fans during the race weekend.
