Overview
- Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll skipped a mandatory fan engagement at Yas Marina, leading stewards to find Aston Martin in breach of Article 19.2(c).
- Penalties total €10,000 per driver payable now with €15,000 per driver suspended for 12 months, which will be triggered by any repeat breach within that period.
- Stewards accepted Aston Martin’s remedial plan to visit the fan zone, hand out signed caps, and select two supporters for a garage tour and photo opportunity.
- The team must provide a verification report confirming the remedial actions, and stewards recommended directing fine proceeds toward regional grassroots motorsport involvement.
- Aston Martin said drivers were told they were not required because rookies Jak Crawford and Cian Shields ran FP1, a rationale the stewards rejected after noting fans had waited for hours in the heat.