Carlos Sainz Slapped with a €20,000 Fine for Tardiness: “Stomach Issues…”
Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz found himself in hot water after being hit with a hefty €20,000 fine for tardiness during the Japanese Grand Prix’s national anthem. Despite citing stomach problems as his excuse, Sainz was penalized for arriving late, with half of the fine being suspended on the condition that he doesn’t repeat the offense within the next 12 months. Officials noted Sainz’s late arrival during the anthem and, while acknowledging his health issue, emphasized the importance of respecting the national anthem by imposing a similar penalty to a previous case in Canada in 2024.
Formula 1 Driver Slapped with Hefty Fine for Tardiness at Japanese Grand Prix National Anthem A shocking turn of events at the Japanese Grand Prix as Williams driver Carlos Sainz found himself in hot water for being late to the national anthem ceremony, resulting in a substantial fine of 20,000…
In a shocking turn of events at the Japanese Grand Prix, Carlos Sainz found himself in a messy situation after a much-needed bathroom break led to a hefty fine from the FIA. The incident sparked outrage among drivers, with George Russell leading the charge in defending Sainz and criticizing the…
Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 21, 2025 Williams' Carlos Sainz Jr. after the sprint qualifying Pool via REUTERS/Wu Hao
