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The FIA has returned its verdict into its investigation of Yuki Tsunoda for allegedly using ableist language during qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix.
Yuki Tsunoda has been fined €40,000 for breaching the FIA’s International Sporting Code related to his use of ableist language during the Austrian Grand Prix qualifying. The 24-year-old driver was found guilty and had €20,000 of the fine suspended for the remainder of the 2024 season under certain conditions. Tsunoda was caught using offensive language on team radio when Zhou Guanyu overtook him in the pits during Q1. Despite Tsunoda’s apology and explanation that he misunderstood the English words, the stewards emphasized the inappropriate nature of his language and the public platform he used. The stewards acknowledged Tsunoda’s remorse but still imposed a severe fine, taking his apology into consideration. Additionally, there is a promotion related to winning an F1 car by subscribing to a YouTube channel.
