Summary
Car 30 (Lawson) fined €30,000 (€20,000 suspended) for CDS failure during FP1, breaching Article C9.3.
Explanation
The stewards imposed a €30,000 fine (€20,000 suspended) on the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team for Car 30 (Liam Lawson) failing to meet Article C9.3 due to a non-functional Collision Detection System (CDS) during Free Practice 1. A hydraulic leak caused the car to stop, and the CDS failed to release the clutch, preventing recovery. This triggered a red flag. The stewards noted prior warnings in 2025 about the CDS design and identified marshals' errors during recovery. The incident highlighted the need for improved practical training despite existing FIA recovery guidelines.
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