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Monaco Grand Prix Drama: FIA Slaps Staggering Penalty on F1 Team for Shocking Blunder

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
May 26, 2025
in Motorsports
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F1 Team Slapped with Heavy Penalty by FIA for Monaco Blunder

In a shocking turn of events, the FIA has handed down a severe penalty to a Formula 1 team following a major blunder at the Monaco Grand Prix. The team, Haas, found themselves in hot water after releasing driver Ollie Bearman for his pre-race reconnaissance lap with a cooling fan still attached to his car. This careless mistake led to a heart-stopping moment as a pit crew member had to dash into the fast lane of the pit lane to remove the fan, risking a potential disaster.

The repercussions of this error were not taken lightly by the stewards, who fined the team a staggering €5,000 for their negligence. The stewards emphasized that the unsafe state in which the car was released could have posed a serious threat to Bearman and other drivers on the track. Despite starting from the back of the grid, Bearman managed to claw his way up to the 12th position by the end of the race, finishing two laps behind the race winner, Lando Norris.

In a statement addressing the Haas team’s punishment, the FIA stated, “The team left a cooling fan attached to Car 87 when they released the car for the reconnaissance lap. A member of the pit crew had to run after the car and enter the fast lane to detach the fan before the car was able to proceed further down the fast lane. Due to the nature of the track, the cars were backed up, and any danger was mitigated by the quick action of the team. However, it is beyond doubt that the team should not have released the car in that manner and it could have had an impact on the safety of the driver and other drivers.”

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of following safety protocols in the high-stakes world of Formula 1 racing. The FIA’s swift and decisive action against Haas sends a clear message that such lapses in judgment will not be tolerated on the prestigious racing circuit.

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