🔥 Trending Ferrari Faces FIA Punishment After Belgian Grand Prix Tyre Investigation

Ferrari received a €10,000 fine from the FIA for separate tire infringements during the Friday practice sessions of the Belgian Grand Prix ². The team was investigated for breaching a procedural regulation concerning the handling and return of tires to supplier Pirelli after the first practice session (FP1) at Spa-Francorchamps ³⁵⁶.

Details of the Infringement

The infringement was reported by FIA technical delegate Jo Bauer following FP1 ⁶. Ferrari was found to have electronically failed to return the tires as required ¹. This procedural breach involved the handling of tires designated for both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton ²⁸.

Consequences and Penalties

• Financial Penalty: Ferrari was fined a total of €10,000 ².
• No Sporting Penalty: Crucially, neither Charles Leclerc nor Lewis Hamilton received any grid penalties for the Belgian Grand Prix as a result of this investigation ⁵⁸. The stewards' verdict focused solely on the team's procedural breach rather than any performance advantage gained.

The investigation was initiated after Ferrari was summoned to the stewards for the alleged breach of sporting regulations ⁵. The FIA delivered its verdict after reviewing the matter between the opening and second practice sessions ⁴.