US EditionA ‘pretty expensive poo’ saw F1 driver Carlos Sainz fined more than $11,000. His cursing response might cost him again
- Carlos Sainz was recently fined for being late to the Japanese national anthem before the Suzuka race.
- The fine stemmed from stricter rules implemented this year by the FIA, the sport's governing body.
- Sainz explained his lateness was due to stomach discomfort, which a doctor confirmed required medication.
- The initial fine was reduced to 10,000 euros , but Sainz risks a 40,000 euro fine for swearing, saying "s**t happens!".
- As a director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association, Sainz's fine highlights growing tensions between drivers and the FIA over these rules.
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A ‘pretty expensive poo’ saw F1 driver Carlos Sainz fined more than $11,000. His cursing response might cost him again
Williams driver Carlos Sainz could face a further fine after swearing in a press conference when criticizing a penalty he received at last week’s Japanese Grand Prix.
F1 star driver could face unprecedented penalty before Bahrain Grand Prix
Williams driver Carlos Sainz was penalised after the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix for being late for the start of the Japanese national anthem. The Spaniard made a scathing comment about the incident ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, which could see him face another penalty.
Motor racing-Sainz risks further fine for bad language
SAKHIR, Bahrain (Reuters) -Williams Formula One driver Carlos Sainz could face a further hefty fine after he swore on Thursday while defending lateness that cost him 10,000 euros ($11,196) in Japan last weekend. Read full story
Los Angeles Times
Independent EspañolCarlos Sainz risks a fine for protesting after being punished for delay
Carlos Sainz, Jr. broke the rules of Formula 1 on the use of bad words on Thursday when he protested a fine for being late for a protocol event.
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