Article D12.5.3
Interest on Unpaid Fines
Financial Regulations
Article D12.5.3
Interest on Unpaid Fines
Chapter: D12
In Simple Terms
If an F1 team doesn't pay a fine by the deadline, they owe extra money on top of the original fine. This interest grows every day until they actually pay, calculated at a rate that's 2% higher than the US Federal Reserve's base interest rate.
- Interest accrues daily from the due date until full payment is made
- The interest rate is set at 2% above the US Federal Reserve System federal funds rate
- Interest is charged on the unpaid principal amount only
- Teams are financially incentivized to pay fines on time to avoid additional charges
Official FIA Text
Interest shall be payable by the F1 Team to the FIA in respect of any fines not paid by the due date, accruing daily on the principal amount outstanding from the due date until actual payment, at a rate of 2% above the US Federal Reserve System federal funds rate.
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