Bojan Vrbnjak
Race Charles Leclerc v Abu Dhabi she wasn’t just under the lucky star. They are already before the race guardians of the rules found inconsistencies in indication of the amount of fuel by the team. Apparently the team in Leclercov tank refilled more fuel than reported to the officials from FIA, who then investigated the case. After questioning the team, they decided they could Leclerc retains its third place and the team received fine in height 50.000 euros. A difference of 4,88 kilograms of fuel. “The team's declaration was incorrect, in violation of a technical directive.“That would be no reason for punishment, because technical guidelines they are not part technical regulations.
Nevertheless, the team was penalized because on the basis misstatements they are guardians of the rules found a violation of international sports rules (Article 12.1.1.i: Failure to follow the instructions of relevant officials for the safe and orderly conduct of the event.). And that’s why it’s a team Ferrari received a fine of € 50.000. Christian horner, team boss Red Bull, was not satisfied with this decision: "If we look at the rules, then I wouldn’t know why Leclerc wasn’t disqualified." Mattia Binotto, team boss Ferrari, however, is by decision FIA said: “I think this is a sporting rather than a technical offense."
