Material breach of the Regulations
Article 4
Material breach of the Regulations
Chapter: SECTION C: TECHNICAL REGULATIONS
In Simple Terms
If a Power Unit manufacturer seriously breaks the rules, the FIA will first try to work it out with them for a month. If that fails, the case goes to court where a judge can fine them up to €15 million. This is the only penalty available for major rule breaches.
- The FIA must attempt good faith discussions for one month before taking legal action
- Material breaches are serious violations that can result in court proceedings before the International Tribunal
- Maximum fine for a material breach is €15 million, determined case-by-case based on circumstances
- Fines are the exclusive penalty for material breaches under these regulations
Official FIA Text
In the case of any alleged material breach or alleged material failure by a PU Manufacturer to comply with any of the obligations of this Appendix, the FIA shall engage in good faith and active discussions with the PU Manufacturer and, in the absence of an amicable solution within one month, be entitled to commence proceedings before the FIA International Tribunal against the PU Manufacturer in respect of such alleged breach or failure. In the event that (in accordance of the provisions of the ISC and of the Judicial and Disciplinary Rules), the International Tribunal rules that the PU Manufacturer has materially breached or materially failed to comply with this Appendix, the International Tribunal may impose on the PU Manufacturer concerned, to the exclusion of any other sanction it may have the power to impose, a fine (the amount of which shall be no more than fifteen million euros and shall be determined, on a case by case basis, depending on the merits and circumstances of the applicable case).