P1racenews AI automatic summary:
RB Formula 1 driver Yuki Tsunoda has been fined €40,000, half of which is suspended, for using an ableist slur over the radio during qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix
“Red Bull Formula 1 driver Yuki Tsunoda has been fined €40,000, half of which is suspended, for using an ableist slur during qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix. The FIA stewards found his words offensive and inappropriate, violating Article 12.2.1 k of the International Sporting Code. Tsunoda expressed remorse, apologized, and offered a public apology, leading to the partial suspension of the fine. This incident reflects the FIA’s stance on penalizing offensive language, with a warning issued to Mercedes and Ferrari team principals in a separate case. The penalty serves as a deterrent and sets a precedent for addressing similar language in the future.”
