News Details
Todt defends Hamilton's seatbelt fine
Nov.20 Jean Todt has defended the decision to slap Lewis Hamilton with a hefty fine after the seven time world champion undid his seatbelts whilst driving in Brazil. The Mercedes driver unsecured his belts on the slowing-down lap after taking the chequered flag, in order to be more visible as he showed the crowd the waving Brazilian flag. But the stewards slapped him with a EUR 25,000 fine, with all but 5,000 of that suspended until the end of next year. Many hit out at the FIA's strictness, especially when top drivers are celebrating key moments in a battle as thrilling as the 2021 championship. But FIA president Todt defended his stewards. 'As president of the FIA, it would be wrong to...
Full Story »
Full Story »
2y ago from OneStopStrategy.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Masi: Hamilton seatbelt fine about 'sending a message'...
FIA race director Michael Masi says the fine levied upon Lewis Hamilton...
2y ago from F1i.com
Stewards punish Hamilton for undoing his seatbelt too...
The stewards have decided to penalise Lewis Hamilton for undoing his...
2y ago from GPBlog.com
Hamilton fined for undoing seat belt during Brazil...
Lewis Hamilton has been handed a 5,000 fine after he undid his seat belts...
2y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Hamilton fined for unbuckling seat belts
Lewis Hamilton has been fined 5,000 and given a 20,000 suspended fine for...
2y ago from espnF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Bagnaia feared Barcelona crash repeat in Mugello...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP Italian GP: Bagnaia wins sprint as Martin...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
Quartararo: MotoGP stewards seem like they 'have never...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Team Penske extends Newgarden with long term contract
Team Penske announced on Saturday that it has extended its contract with...
8h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar Detroit – Qualifying Results
All 27 IndyCar drivers took to the streets of Detroit Saturday afternoon,...
10h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Newgarden signs multi-year extension to remain with...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Helio Castroneves explains why MSR benched Tom...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Ogier in command as Neuville crashes out
It was a brutal day in Sardinia – thrilling, but brutal. Overnight...
8h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Neuville: Loss of concentration caused WRC Sardinia...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC signs 10-year deal to host Saudi Arabia round
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Toyota: Evans "thinking too much" about WRC...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal 'make contact over move for £17m-rated...
Arsenal reportedly submit an enquiry to Barcelona's highly-rated defender...
5h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Arsenal Transfer News Roundup: Gunners eyeing PSV...
No description available...
7h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal star Kai Havertz shares thoughts on what his...
Kai Havertz believes centre forward is his best position, but the Arsenal...
7h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Antonio Conte’s Napoli tracking 23-year-old Arsenal...
No description available...
12h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Russell sends Mercedes' rivals warning over crucial F1 rule...
George Russell has given an encouraging update on... Read More »
37m ago from RacingNews365.com
Ricciardo given F1 future boost after shock team switch...
Daniel Ricciardo’s F1 future could be safe as a... Read More »
9h ago from GPFans.com
Kelly Piquet makes stunning Ferrari revelation amid...
Kelly Piquet has made a stunning Ferrari... Read More »
8h ago from GPFans.com