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FIA Fines Ferrari €10,000 Over Unsafe Pit Release That Hit Norris in Singapore Practice

Stewards blamed a misjudged call on Leclerc’s release during a red-flag restart, calling the breach more serious than prior unsafe releases.

Overview

  • Ferrari was penalized under Article 34.14a after Charles Leclerc was waved into the fast lane and collided with Lando Norris during second practice at the Singapore Grand Prix.
  • The stewards found a Ferrari team member misjudged the situation and gave unclear instructions, noting Leclerc could not see Norris as cars rushed out after the red flag.
  • The decision described the case as warranting a tougher sanction than past unsafe-release incidents, resulting in a €10,000 fine for the team.
  • Leclerc continued running, and McLaren returned Norris to the track after repairs to his car according to RaceFans, though some coverage described heavier contact with the wall.
  • Norris said the incident cost McLaren some money, and Leclerc cited compromised visibility and confusion with two McLarens leaving as factors in the pit lane mix-up.