€5,000 suspended fine for Ocon for late media attendance

Doc 13 - Infringement - Car 31 - Media Commitment

2026 Belgian Grand Prix

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Summary

Esteban Ocon was one minute late to the Thursday FIA Press Conference; TGR Haas F1 Team receives a €5,000 fine, suspended for 12 months.

Explanation

Esteban Ocon (Car 31) arrived approximately one minute late to the scheduled Thursday FIA Press Conference. The Stewards found this breached Article B10.1.1.a of the F1 Sporting Regulations and Articles 12.2.1.i and 12.2.1.p of the International Sporting Code. The team (TGR Haas F1 Team) was fined €5,000, fully suspended for 12 months subject to no further similar breach. The driver's explanation of being delayed after a team meeting was accepted as mitigatory but not exceptional.

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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B10.1.1a Open regulation PDF Pages 71 highlighted
FIA International Sporting Code - Article 12.2.1i
12.2.1.i Failure to follow the instructions of the relevant officials for the safe and orderly conduct of the Event.
Open regulation PDF Pages 53–55 highlighted
FIA International Sporting Code - Article 12.2.1p
12.2.1.p Failure to comply with the instructions of the FIA 85 FIA International Sporting Code Application from 1st January 2026 regarding the appointment and participation of Persons during official ceremonies at any Competition counting towards a FIA Championship. Appendix B contains the penalty guidelines.
Open regulation PDF Pages 53–55 highlighted
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