FIA fines Ferrari 5,000 euros
During a pit stop in the free practice session 3 of the Singapore Grand Prix, Ferrari decreased the tire pressure of Charles Leclerc's car. An action penalized with a 5,000 € fine for the Italian team.
Les Free practice 3 did not spoil the Ferrari and Charles Leclerc. After the good feelings of Friday, the Monegasque was not comfortable with his car in FP3, complaining about a lack of grip. During a pit stop between two runs, his team adjusted the pressure of his left front tire.
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The car bearing number 16 was simply stopped in the pit lane, which constitutes a violation of the regulations for Ferrari. The FIA quickly reacted through a statement: « This adjustment was not carried out in accordance with the procedures defined in document TD003. »
No sports consequences.
Following the stewards’ examination, it was decided to impose a €5,000 fine on Leclerc. In line with similar offenses committed in the past regarding operational tires, the Sporting Stewards impose a fine of €5,000.
No penalty for Leclerc who remains on four consecutive podiums. He will be able to hope to continue this streak on Sunday and keep the.
>High ambitions with Ferrari at the end of the season.
