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FIA Announces Penalty for Charles Leclerc Incident at Imola Grand Prix
The FIA has officially issued a ruling following an investigation into Ferrari’s handling of Charles Leclerc’s tyres during the opening practice session of the 2025 Imola Grand Prix. The governing body found Ferrari in breach of Technical Directive 003Q 2.g.ii concerning improper tyre pressure adjustments conducted while the car was stationary in the garage.
According to the directive, if a team wishes to reuse tyres within the same session and adjust pressures—particularly by reducing them—it must first ensure that the tyres have reached a specific temperature threshold. This regulation is designed to preserve tyre safety and performance consistency during competitive sessions.
Ferrari admitted to the stewards that tyre pressures were adjusted before the required temperatures were reached. This was deemed a violation of Article 30.5 a) of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. However, the stewards confirmed that the incident took place during a Free Practice session and did not provide a competitive edge or compromise on-track safety.
Taking into account similar cases in the past and the context of the incident, the FIA has imposed a €5,000 fine on Ferrari. No additional penalties will affect Charles Leclerc or the team’s grid positions or session participation.
In an official statement, the FIA reiterated its commitment to upholding technical consistency and procedural fairness across all teams:
“The team representative admitted that these procedures were not followed. The Stewards note that this occurred during a Free Practice session and did not impact competitive integrity.”
The decision serves as a reminder of the strict enforcement surrounding tyre regulations, even outside of qualifying or race sessions.
