Ferrari fined but Leclerc keeps his podium

Charles Leclerc maintains his third place in Abu Dhabi even though the quantity of fuel loaded for the race was almost 5 kg greater than the analyzes given by his team.

Published on 01/12/2019 à 19:37

Medhi Casaurang

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Ferrari fined but Leclerc keeps his podium

It was minus one for Ferrari in Abu Dhabi. Or rather, it was minus 50! The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has decided to impose a financial sanction of 50 euros to the Scuderia for a technical irregularity noted on the car de Charles Leclerc Sunday December 1st.

then an inspection carried out by the FIA ​​technical delegate Jo Bauer before the Grand Prix, the Monegasque's car presented a volume of gasoline 4,88 kg larger than the measurement communicated by the Italian team before.

This decision has no influence on the initial ranking of the event. Charles Leclerc keeps the benefit of his third place acquired at Yas Marina.

Discover the analysis of the Abu Dhabi GP carried out by our special correspondent in issue 2245 of AUTOhebdo, available from Monday evening in digital version on all platforms, and from this Wednesday on newsstands.

Medhi Casaurang

Passionate about the history of motorsport across all disciplines, I learned to read thanks to AUTOhebdo. At least that's what my parents tell everyone when they see my name inside!

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