Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz might be facing more trouble with FIA stewards after his reaction to being fined for a pre-race incident at the Japanese Grand Prix. Sainz was late for the national anthem at Suzuka, leading to a hefty €20,000 fine, half of which is suspended for a year pending no further rule breaches.
Despite explaining his lateness was due to a stomach issue, Sainz still received the fine, which he deemed excessive for being just five seconds late. In a bold statement, Sainz expressed his frustration, saying, “I don’t know if I’ll get another fine for saying this…but s*** happens.”
This defiant stance could land Sainz in hot water, possibly becoming the first F1 driver penalized for swearing in 2025. Notably, drivers like Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc faced consequences for their language in the past year under the FIA’s stricter regulations.
Sainz’s outspoken reaction and the potential fallout from it add an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix. Stay tuned for any developments on this controversial story.
