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Carlos Sainz is far from impressed with the FIA stewards after receiving his unusual fine at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Carlos Sainz strongly criticized the FIA for his penalty at the Japanese Grand Prix, attributing it to being tardy for the national anthem due to a medical issue. Despite reporting to the FIA medical team for a stomach problem on the grid in Suzuka, Sainz incurred a €20,000 fine for missing the national anthem ceremony. Half of the fine is suspended for a year, provided he does not repeat the offense, while the usual penalty is €60,000. Sainz expressed discontent with the severity of the punishment, stressing that he was just five seconds late and emphasizing his commitment to punctuality and respect. The Spanish driver also expressed concern about possible further sanctions after using profanity during the FIA press conference in Bahrain. Sainz acknowledged the costly penalty of €10,000 for the slight delay and questioned the allocation of such fines, hoping they contribute to a worthy cause.
