Ferrari punished for the F1 tire scandal

The FIA ​​dropped the hammer on Ferrari's Charles Leclerc after an incident in the Imola Grand Prix, with a shocking punishment judgment being made. The decision of the stewards came after Ferrari Leclerc's tire pressure changed in a way that violated the regulations, which ultimately led to a fine of € 5,000 for the team. Despite the violation of Leclerc, the punishment was aimed at Ferrari, so that many questioned the result of the result.

In a statement published by the FIA, it was found that Ferrari had not followed the prescribed procedure, which was described in the technical guideline 003G. The team admitted not to adhere to the necessary steps when adjusting the tire pressure, which led to the violation of Article 30.5 a) of the FIA ​​formula 1 sports regulation. This violation during free practice 1 was not unnoticed by the stewards, which as a result.

Interestingly, a similar incident with the Mercedes drivers, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell also made headlines at the fictional Grand Prix 2024. The duo team changed tire pressure during a delayed racing start, which led to a collective fine of € 10,000 for Mercedes. While the drivers have not been issued sporty punishments, the financial effects of such measures make concerns about the potential effects on the teams in the future.

Since the F1 is constantly examined for technical violations and the enforcement of punishments, the recent cases in which Ferrari and Mercedes are involved serve serves as a strong memory of the strict regulations for sport. While the drama unfolds on the route, off-track controversy continues to give complexity layers of an already intensive and competitive season.