Article D12.1.1

Sanctions Applicable to F1 Teams

Financial Regulations

Article D12.1.1

FIA Source

Sanctions Applicable to F1 Teams

Chapter: D12

In Simple Terms

If an F1 team breaks the financial rules, they can face various punishments depending on how serious the violation is. These range from fines and public warnings to more severe penalties like losing championship points, reduced testing time, or even being kicked out of races entirely.

  • Financial penalties (fines) can be imposed for breaking spending rules
  • Minor penalties include public reprimands, points deductions, and testing limitations
  • Major penalties can result in suspension from competition or complete championship exclusion
  • The severity of punishment depends on how serious the financial regulation breach is
Official FIA Text

The following sanctions may be imposed on F1 Teams for breach of Financial Regulations: Financial Penalty, Minor Sporting Penalties (public reprimand, points deduction, testing limitations, cost cap reduction), and Material Sporting Penalties (including competition suspension and championship exclusion).

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