Examples of Aggravating Factors

In Simple Terms

When F1 decides on penalties for breaking the cost cap rules, they look at whether teams made things worse by refusing to cooperate, lying, hiding evidence, or breaking the rules multiple times before. The worse the behavior, the harsher the punishment.

• Uncooperative behavior and dishonesty make penalties more severe
• Deliberately hiding information or committing fraud significantly increases punishment
• Teams with previous violations face stricter penalties than first-time offenders
• The size of the cost cap breach itself is considered when determining penalty severity