The FIA called Vettel , the Aston Martin driver, to testify on Saturday afternoon, after the sprint race, for an alleged breach of the International Sporting Code related to his behavior at the drivers’ meeting.
It is understood that as tensions flared during an argument over the stewards’ current application of the rules, Vettel stood up and left the meeting.
After hearing from the German driver on Saturday after the sprint race, the FIA issued a statement confirming that Vettel had received a €25,000 fine that is suspended for the rest of the year.
“The driver, Sebastian Vettel, left the drivers’ meeting which was held this Friday July 8 at 7:30 p.m., without permission and expressing his frustration ,” the FIA statement said.
“Drivers are not free to leave whenever they want, as this is a breach of their obligation to attend. Drivers at this level are an example to all other drivers and, in the opinion of the stewards, Vettel was not at ease. height in this case.
“Subsequently, Vettel met with the Race Director, who informed the stewards that Vettel had apologized to himself and that, moreover, they had a very constructive conversation about the same topics of the meeting and other matters.
“The stewards determine that there is a clear infraction, which cannot go unpunished, but based on the Race Director’s report, there are mitigating factors.”
“Therefore, the stewards sentence him with a fine of €25,000, which is suspended for the remainder of the 2022 season, notwithstanding any breach of article 20.1 of the FIA Formula 1 Sporting Regulations or article 12.2.1. f) of the International Sports Code”.
In other words, the four-time world champion will not be obliged to pay said fine if he does not violate the International Sporting Code again for a similar reason.
Sebastian Vettel, Aston Martin
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