Article D12.5.2

Non-Payment of Fines - Championship Participation

Financial Regulations

Article D12.5.2

FIA Source

Non-Payment of Fines - Championship Participation

Chapter: D12

In Simple Terms

If an F1 team doesn't pay any fines they've been given, they automatically lose their right to compete in the championship until the money is paid. It's a serious consequence that forces teams to settle their financial penalties quickly.

  • Non-payment of fines results in automatic loss of championship participation rights
  • The team is excluded from racing until all fines are fully paid
  • This applies to any and all fines under the Financial Regulations
  • Payment must be completed to regain eligibility to compete
Official FIA Text

Any delay in the payment of all fines under these Financial Regulations automatically divests the F1 Team concerned of the right to participate in the Championship until that payment has been made.

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