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Williams fined after Maldonado loses tyre

The Williams F1 team has been hit with a 60,000 Euro fine after Pastor Maldonado's left-rear wheel fell off in opening practice for the Japanese Grand Prix on Friday.A statement from the stewards read:“Examination of the parts concerned revealed that the wheel fastener had not been completely fastened, thus not engaging the first retaining plunger.“This is a breach of article 23.12 of the FIA Formula 1 sporting regulations. The second retaining plunger failed to keep the wheel in place. This is a breach of article 14.7 of the FIA Formula 1 technical regulations."“This is regarded as a serious safety issue," the stewards added. "The team has assured the Stewards that...
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