P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The Haas driver was called to the stewards for an incident pre-race.
Oliver Bearman avoided a penalty, but Haas team was fined €5,000 for releasing him with a leaf-blower attached during the Monaco Grand Prix. The incident occurred on his reconnaissance lap to the grid, constituting a breach of Article 34.14 c) of the sport regulations. Although Bearman escaped a sporting penalty, the team was found at fault for endangering safety by releasing the car in an unacceptable condition. Despite quick action to remove the fan, the stewards imposed the fine considering the potential impact on driver safety and treatment of the infringement as occurring during free practice. The team’s release of the car was deemed unsafe and warranted the penalty as a consequence.
