Article D8.9
Immunity
Financial Regulations
Article D8.9
Immunity
Chapter: D8
In Simple Terms
If someone admits to breaking the cost cap rules or helps F1 investigate a violation, they can receive partial or full immunity from punishment. The Cost Cap Administration must decide this in writing, considering factors like whether they came forward voluntarily, how much they helped, and their past behavior.
- Immunity can be partial or total depending on the circumstances and level of cooperation
- Any immunity grant must be documented in writing and signed by Cost Cap Administration
- The decision considers cooperation extent, breach importance, prior knowledge, and the person's disciplinary history
- Whistleblowers and witnesses can potentially avoid penalties by disclosing violations or providing evidence
Official FIA Text
Cost Cap Administration may grant partial or total immunity to persons disclosing breach facts or providing prosecution evidence. Grant must be written, signed, specifying nature and extent of immunity. Decision considers prior CCA knowledge, cooperation extent, importance, breach nature, and past conduct.
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