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FIA Fines Aston Martin €50,000 for Missed Fan Event, Suspends €30,000

Stewards accepted Aston Martin’s remediation with proof required.

Overview

  • Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll skipped a Friday fan-zone appearance in Abu Dhabi after the team told them attendance was unnecessary because they sat out FP1.
  • Stewards ruled the absence a breach of Article 19 fan obligations, citing reports that supporters waited for hours in the heat to see the drivers.
  • The penalty totals €25,000 per driver, with €20,000 payable now and €30,000 suspended for 12 months.
  • The accepted remediation includes a later appearance on the fan stage, signed team caps for spectators in Aston Martin gear, and VIP garage access plus a meeting and photo for two fans.
  • Aston Martin must file a report verifying completion of these actions or the suspended portion of the fine can be enforced.