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Carlos Sainz under FIA investigation over Belgian Grand Prix incident

  • Ferrari received a €10,000 fine on Friday at the Belgian Grand Prix after failing to physically return used tyres to Pirelli following the opening practice session.
  • Williams driver Carlos Sainz faces an FIA investigation regarding an incident during Friday's FP1, where he allegedly cut across the painted run-off area while entering the pit lane at Spa.
  • Audi driver Nico Hulkenberg received a reprimand from stewards for failing to slow sufficiently under double yellow flags during Friday's practice at Spa-Francorchamps.
  • Stewards fined the team €5,000 per driver, noting that while Ferrari returned tyres electronically, they failed to physically return them to the Appointed Tyre Supplier before FP2.
  • Friday's practice sessions at the Belgian Grand Prix featured multiple regulatory investigations as drivers navigated energy management challenges and track conditions during the opening day.
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